Patent ID: 9027903
Filing Date: 2015-05-12
Classification: F16K,H02P,Y02P

Abstract:
1. An actuator configured to operate in a system configured to be operated by a different type of actuator mechanism, comprising: an electrically activated actuator assembly; and an electronic circuit configured to condition electrical power provided by the system for the different type of actuator mechanism so as to be suitable for use with the electrically activated actuator assembly; wherein the electronic circuit comprises a voltage divider circuit that utilizes an impedance of at least a portion of the electrically activated actuator assembly in combination with a capacitive element to produce an output voltage for an actuating portion of the electrically activated actuator assembly that is less than an input voltage as the electrically activated actuator assembly consumes less electrical power than the different type of actuator mechanism; and wherein the actuator is configured to physically replace the different type of actuator mechanism.