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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2001
Armin Herbert Emil August Olschewski, Nieuwegein, NL;
Hendrikus Jan Kapaan, Nieuwegein, NL;
Clair Druet, Drumettaz Clarafond, FR;
Thomas Wilhelm Fucks, Aachen, DE;
Manfred Antensteiner, Sierning, AT;
Andries Christian Rinsma, Drachten, NL;
Jiri Gurka, Behamberg, AT;
Alexander Jan Carel De Vries, Tiel, NL;
SKF Engineering and Research Centre B.V., Nieuwegein, NL;
Abstract
An actuator ( ) comprises a housing ( ) which contains a screw mechanism ( ) and a motor ( ) which is drivably connected to the screw mechanism ( ), said screw mechanism ( ) providing a linear movement in response to a rotational movement of the motor ( ), and comprising a screw ( ) and a nut ( ) one of which is supported rotatably with respect to the housing ( ) by means of a rolling element bearing ( ). Support means ( ) have been provided which extend axially with respect to the screw mechanism ( ), said support means ( ) engaging the housing ( ), and supporting the screw mechanism ( ) so as to take up the axial loads exerted on said screw mechanism ( ).