Patent ID: 8823229
Filing Date: 2014-09-02
Classification: F16H,H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A linear actuator comprising: a housing; an input member that is supported for rotation within the housing; an output member that travels linearly along the input member when the input member is rotated relative to the output member; a guide rail that extends along an inner surface of the housing, wherein the output member engages the guide rail to prevent rotation of the output member; and a mounting plate and a motor, wherein the linear actuator and the motor are supported on the mounting plate relative to one another, and wherein a position of the motor is adjustable relative to the linear actuator; wherein the mounting plate includes at least one adjustment pin that selectively controls the position of the motor relative to the linear actuator; and wherein the mounting plate includes a plurality of slots with fasteners disposed therein for adjustably supporting the motor on the mounting plate, and the at least one adjustment pin extends into one of the slots for engagement with the respective fastener.