Patent ID: 9531238
Filing Date: 2016-12-27
CPC Classification: F16H,F41A,F41G,F42B,H02K

Claim Text:
1. A modular actuation device comprising: an outer support structure; an electric motor to provide an input torque and having an outer casing coupled to the outer support structure; an epicyclic gear train disposed within the outer support structure and operably coupled to the electric motor to receive the input torque, wherein the epicyclic gear train is configured to provide an output torque to move an object; a torque output member disposed at least partially within the outer support structure and coupled to the epicyclic gear train to receive the output torque, wherein the torque output member is configured to couple with the object; and a platform needle roller thrust bearing and a radial ball bearing disposed between the torque output member and the outer support structure.