Patent ID: 8786141
Filing Date: 2014-07-22
Classification: H02K

Abstract:
1. A magnetic linear actuator, comprising: a driver portion, comprising: an actuator portion, comprising: wherein the frame is configured to hold the second and third magnets substantially collinear with the first magnet, in the plane, and on opposite sides of the first magnet; wherein the frame is constrained to reciprocal movement along an axis substantially collinear with the first, second, and third magnets; wherein the motor of the driver portion is configured to rotate the rotating mount, thereby repeatedly rotating the first magnet through: wherein the actuator portion is configured to move along the axis in a first direction in response to the first orientation; wherein the actuator portion is configured to move along the axis in a second direction, opposite the first direction, in response to the second orientation; and wherein the actuator portion is configured to move back and forth along the axis in a reciprocating manner in response to said repeatedly rotating the first magnet.