18480838. ACTUATOR DRIVING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ACTUATOR DRIVING DEVICE simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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ACTUATOR DRIVING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ACTUATOR DRIVING DEVICE

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

TAKAYUKI Taguchi of Kanagawa (JP)

ACTUATOR DRIVING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ACTUATOR DRIVING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18480838 titled 'ACTUATOR DRIVING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING ACTUATOR DRIVING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The actuator driving device described in the abstract is a system that controls the driving force of an actuator by modulating the pulse width of two different voltages. This modulation is done in such a way that the ON time of one pulse is within the ON time of the other pulse.

  • The driving device includes a driving coil that generates a driving force with first and second voltages.
  • The control unit sets one of the first and second voltages to a first pulse and the other one to a second pulse.
  • The control unit performs either a first control or a second control to modulate the pulse width of the first and second pulses, ensuring that the ON time of one pulse is within the ON time of the other pulse.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in various industries such as robotics, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing where precise control of actuators is required.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of accurately controlling the driving force of an actuator by modulating the pulse width of different voltages.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved precision in actuator control, increased efficiency, and reduced energy consumption.

Potential Commercial Applications

One potential commercial application of this technology is in the development of advanced robotic systems for industrial automation.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be existing actuator control systems that use pulse width modulation techniques to control the actuator's movement.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing actuator control systems in terms of efficiency and precision?

This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and existing actuator control systems in terms of efficiency and precision.

Are there any limitations to the modulating capabilities of the control unit in this technology?

The article does not mention any limitations to the modulating capabilities of the control unit in this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

An actuator driving device includes a driving coil that generates a driving force with first and second voltages; and a control unit, which sets one of the first and second voltages to a first pulse, sets the other one to a second pulse, and performs at least one of: a first control for modulating one pulse width of the first and second pulses with a change amount larger than that of the other pulse width so that a pulse width of ON time of the second pulse is within a pulse width of ON time of the first pulse; and a second control for modulating one pulse width of the first and second pulses with a change amount larger than that of the other pulse width so that the pulse width of the first pulse in ON time is within the pulse width of the second pulse in ON time.