Actuator assembly with through-bore ring contacts and related technology

Abstract

An actuator assembly in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology includes a motor having a rotor and a stator defining an annular gap therebetween. The motor is configured to rotate the rotor relative to the stator about an axis. The actuator assembly further includes gearing operably associated with the motor. The actuator assembly still further includes a ring assembly including ring contacts extending circumferentially around the axis in different respective planes perpendicular to the axis. The ring assembly also includes a first body carrying the ring contacts, leads in series with the ring contacts, and a second body carrying the leads. Finally, the ring assembly includes connectors configured to provide electrical connections between the ring contacts and the leads, respectively, during relative rotation between the first and second bodies. The actuator assembly defines a channel in which the ring assembly is at least partially disposed.

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