Method for linearization of an actuator via force gradient modification

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6753664
APP PUB NO 20020135329A1
SERIAL NO

09813839

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In accordance with the present invention, the control over a high- speed non-linear actuator is improved by linearizing the relationship between the actuating impetus and the feedback control signal via a method that employs the separate and concurrent control of the static and dynamic characteristics of the device without resorting to the use of force-feedback or field-strength feedback. The resonant frequency of the plunger of the actuator is manipulated during operation such as to maintain it at a substantially fixed optimal value. The method is particularly advantageous in devices where space is at a premium and force-feedback or field-strength feedback mechanisms are difficult to implement.

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  • CREO PRODUCTS INC.;KODAK GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS CANADA COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Neufeld, Richard David Burnaby, CA 7 329
Trautman, Christopher Earl North Vancouver, CA 2 33

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