Compliant non-jamming end of travel stop for a ball screw actuator

摘要

A linear actuator includes a first structure (28) having an axis (A). A second structure (30) is configured to translate relative to the first structure in response to rotation of the first structure. First (34) and second (36) stops are respectively operatively connected to the first and second structures. The first and second stops are configured to engage with one another at a travel limiting position. A compliant member (40) is operatively arranged between the first and second structures and is configured to absorb energy between the first and second structures in the travel limiting position.