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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2006
Paul T. Wingett, Mesa, AZ (US);
Calvin C. Potter, Mesa, AZ (US);
Brent L. Bristol, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Casey Hanlon, Queen Creek, AZ (US);
Kellan Geck, Chandler, AZ (US);
Louie T. Gaines, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Paul T. Wingett, Mesa, AZ (US);
Calvin C. Potter, Mesa, AZ (US);
Brent L. Bristol, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Casey Hanlon, Queen Creek, AZ (US);
Kellan Geck, Chandler, AZ (US);
Louie T. Gaines, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
Abstract
A linear actuator includes a thrust bearing that is integral to the actuation member. The actuator includes a translation member and an actuation member. The actuation member is responsive to a drive force to rotate. The translation member is configured to translate in response to actuation member. The thrust bearing is coupled to the actuation member and includes an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of balls. The thrust bearing is configured as a zero lead ballscrew, with the inner race integrally formed on the actuation member, and the plurality of balls disposed between the inner and outer races.