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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 11, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 09, 1997
Robin Mihekun Miller, Ellington, CT (US);
William C Zimmer, Columbus, MS (US);
James W Gibson, Steens, MS (US);
Eric J Krupp, Canton, MI (US);
UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A multi-functional apparatus employs a power transmission mechanism for generating intermittent motion having a specific range of motion and angular velocity profile for selectively actuating a mechanical device operably coupled to the power transmission mechanism. An electromagnetic device selectively causes movement of the power transmission mechanism. In another aspect of the present invention, a single electric motor selectively actuates a plurality of intermittent rotary motion mechanisms thereby causing separate mechanical devices coupled thereto to operate within an automotive vehicle.