Low cost multi-coil linear actuator configured to accommodate a variable number of coils

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9780634
APP PUB NO 20120080960A1
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13244156

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Disclosed herein are methods and systems for low cost linear actuators that can deliver strokes and forces at different values. The embodiments presented herein have parts and components that may be usable for both multi-coil and single-coil actuator designs. According to one embodiment, a magnet housing may removably or permanently coupled to a coil assembly having any number of coils. According to a further embodiment, an actuator housing may be coupled to a magnet housing having any number of magnets or coils.

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SYSTEMS MACHINES AUTOMATION COMPONENTS CORPORATION5807 VAN ALLEN WAY CARLSBAD CA 92008

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Huang, David Carlsbad, US 189 5429
Neff, Edward A Cardiff By The Sea, US 46 675
Vu, Toan San Diego, US 20 330

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