Integral actuator design

摘要

An integrated actuator drive unit (ADU) assembly for an electric motor actuator is disclosed. The integrated ADU assembly may comprise at least one of an integrally formed ring gear, an integrally formed thrust bearing and integrally formed load cell. The integrated ADU assembly may comprise a portion of an electromechanical actuator. The electromechanical actuator may be utilized for aircraft braking systems.

主权项

1. An electric motor actuator comprising:
an electric motor actuator housing; a ball nut coupled to the electric motor actuator housing; a ball screw in communication with the ball nut via a race; and an actuator drive unit housing coupled to the ball screw to form a thrust bearing, wherein the actuator drive unit housing comprises an integrally formed ring gear, an integrally formed thrust bearing race, and an integrally formed load cell, wherein the actuator drive unit housing forms a column of the integrally formed load cell.