Patent ID: 6879087
Filing Date: 2005-04-12
Classification: F16C,H02N

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for moving at least one of a pair of opposing surfaces in response to an electrical activation comprising: a support including a rigid non-flexing portion, at least one pivotable arm portion integrally extending through a first hinge portion from the rigid portion, at least one opposing surface connected to the at least one pivotable arm portion for movement relative to the rigid portion, and a force transfer member integrally extending through a second hinge portion from the rigid portion and operably positioned for driving the at least one pivotable arm portion in rotational movement with a loss of motion of less than 40%, the first and second hinge portions separated from one another by only a single narrow gap; and an actuator operably engaged between the rigid portion and the force transfer member for driving the force transfer member relative to the rigid portion to pivot the at least one pivotable arm portion in response to an electrical activation of the actuator.