US 6,518,682 B2 · System monitor for a linear/rotary actuator

Abstract

A system for programming and controlling the movement of a probe of a voice coil actuator along a path includes a control module that is mounted on a voice coil actuator. Specifically, the control module is connected to a clock and to an encoder to selectively establish a plurality of sequential positions for the probe. Each position in this sequence is defined by a location on the path (translation and rotation), and a time at the location. More specifically, the control module includes a key pad for inputting data to identify each position and also, there is a display for providing a visual presentation of the data. In operation the plurality of sequential positions specify a work cycle for the probe and the voice coil actuator uses the input data to perform a series of work cycles.

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Dependent claims

A control system for a voice coil actuator which comprises:

a probe mounted on said actuator, said probe being moveable by said actuator along a path;
a clock;
an encoder mounted on said actuator to determine a location for said probe on said path;
and
a control module mounted on said actuator, with said control module connected to said clock and to said encoder to selectively establish a plurality of sequential positions for said probe, each said position being defined by a location and a time at said location.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

System monitor for a linear/rotary actuator

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System monitor for a linear/rotary actuator

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Abstract

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