Patent ID: 8967010
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: H02K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An actuation mechanism comprising: a single motor having a stator and a rotor within the stator, the stator having a first end with a first motor output gear and a second end with a second motor output gear, the stator defining a common axis of rotation for the first and second motor output gears supported on the rotor; a first gearbox positioned adjacent a first end of the motor, the first gearbox having input and output gears at opposed ends thereof; a second gearbox positioned adjacent a second end of the motor, the second gearbox having input and output gears at opposed ends thereof; a first arm adapted to mechanically cooperate with the first gearbox via a first pivot member; a second arm adapted to mechanically cooperate with the second gearbox via a second pivot member; and a housing for supporting the motor, the first and second gearboxes, and the first and second pivot members, the rotor slidably supported in the stator so as to slide along the common axis of rotation; wherein the rotor is configured to be axially movable between: