Patent ID: 7335999
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: F02C,F03B,F05B,F05D,H02P,Y02B

Abstract:
1. An actuation control system, comprising: an actuation control circuit configured to supply one or more actuation control signals; a flow control device adapted to couple to a fluid power source, the flow control device further coupled to receive the actuation control signals and operable, in response thereto, to selectively supply a flow of fluid from the fluid power source; a fluid-powered actuator assembly coupled to receive the flow of fluid from the flow control device and configured, upon receipt thereof, to supply a drive force; a driven component coupled to receive at least a first portion of the drive force from the actuator assembly and configured, in response thereto, to move; and a generator coupled to receive at least a second portion the drive force from the actuator assembly and configured, in response thereto, to generate a voltage, wherein the second portion of the drive force is not supplied via the driven component.