Patents Assigned to Smiths Industries Aerospace Actuation Systems, Inc.
  • Membrane-activated hydraulic actuator
    Patent number: 6637200
    Abstract: A hydraulic actuator that is capable of substantial actuation but does not require a conventional pump, uses only deflectable membranes and passive valves, or, at most, a minimum of active valves, and, under certain circumstances, may be free to move when the actuator is de-energized, is provided. The actuator utilizes the deflectable membranes to move fluid throughout the actuator. The movement of the fluid actuates a shaft or other suitable device, as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Smiths Industries Aerospace Actuation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Valentin Barba, Khoi T. Vu
  • Membrane-activated hydraulic actuator
    Publication number: 20030136122
    Abstract: A hydraulic actuator that is capable of substantial actuation but does not require a conventional pump, uses only deflectable membranes and passive valves, or, at most, a minimum of active valves, and, under certain circumstances, may be free to move when the actuator is de-energized, is provided. The actuator utilizes the deflectable membranes to move fluid throughout the actuator. The movement of the fluid actuates a shaft or other suitable device, as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: Smiths Industries Aerospace Actuation Systems, Inc
    Inventors: Valentin Barba, Khoi T. Vu