An actuator for converting rotary motion into rectilinear motion

Abstract

Rotary motion of a ball screw is converted by a feed nut into rectilinear motion to allow a displacement mechanism to make rectilinear motion. When the ball screw involves axial deviation, then an engagement member slides in a direction of the arrow C with respect to a nut holder by the aid of a first guide mechanism, and a second sliding guide slides in a direction of the arrow B with respect to the engagement member by the aid of a second guide mechanism. Accordingly, even when the ball screw involves axial deviation with respect to the second sliding guide, the sliding resistance is not increased between the second sliding guide and a frame of an actuator. Therefore, even when there is any axial deviation between the ball screw and the frame, there is no fear of obstructing the displacement action of a displacement member.

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