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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2008
Kazuto Homma, Tokyo, JP;
Akihiro Unno, Tokyo, JP;
Kazuto Homma, Tokyo, JP;
Akihiro Unno, Tokyo, JP;
THK Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Provided is a linear actuator unit that includes: a guide shaft formed of a magnetic body that is formed into a tubular shape while having a hollow portion therein, and has one linear opening portion formed thereon along an axial direction thereof; a slide member capable of reciprocating motion freely along the guide shaft; a magnet rod supported at both ends thereof in the hollow portion of the guide shaft; a forcer arranged on a periphery of the magnet rod in the hollow portion of the guide shaft, constitutes a linear motor together with the magnet rod, and is joined to the slide member while interposing the opening portion of the guide shaft therebetween; and a rod correction plate that is formed of a magnetic body, and juts out from the slide member forward and backward in a movement direction thereof so as to close the opening portion of the guide shaft.