A linear drive apparatus is provided. The linear drive apparatus may include an outer tube, a sealing end cap provided at the end of the outer tube, a screw provided in the outer tube, a drive nut provided on the screw in a threaded fit, an extension rod provided between the outer tube and the screw, a sealing assembly provided between the extension rod and the sealing end cap, and a waterproof and oil-proof ventilation stopper provided on the outer tube. One end of the screw may be connected to a drive mechanism. One end of the extension rod may be connected to the drive nut. The other end of the extension rod may pass through the sealing end cap.

An actuator includes a housing assembly, an actuator shaft, an actuation member, and an anti-rotation rod. The actuator shaft is rotationally mounted in the housing assembly, is adapted to receive a drive torque, and is configured, upon receipt of the drive torque, to rotate. The actuation member is mounted on the actuator shaft, and is configured to translate in response to rotation of the actuator shaft. The anti-rotation rod is coupled to the actuator housing and extends therefrom. The anti-rotation is rod configured to at least selectively engage, and thereby prevent rotation of, the actuation member.

A transmission includes a gear mechanism including a gear box, a drive shaft, and an output gear, wherein a bending movement converted into a rotational motion of the output gear is realized through a wobbled member upon rotation of the drive shaft. First and second gear wheels are connected to the output gear and each includes at least one idler pulley having a locking direction and a freewheeling direction. A wobbled plate, mounted on the drive shaft so as not to rotate independently, carries the wobbled member and is positioned to pivot within the wobbled member. The inclination angle of the wobbled plate relative to the wobbled plate rotation axis can be adjusted via control actuators, enabling the wobbled plate to tilt upon rotation of the drive shaft and thus creating a wobbled movement in the wobbled member via the bearing between the wobbled plate and the wobbled member.

A transmission includes a gear mechanism including a gear box, a drive shaft, and an output gear, wherein a bending movement converted into a rotational motion of the output gear is realized through a wobbled member upon rotation of the drive shaft. First and second gear wheels are connected to the output gear and each includes at least one idler pulley having a locking direction and a freewheeling direction. A wobbled plate, mounted on the drive shaft so as not to rotate independently, carries the wobbled member and is positioned to pivot within the wobbled member. The inclination angle of the wobbled plate relative to the wobbled plate rotation axis can be adjusted via control actuators, enabling the wobbled plate to tilt upon rotation of the drive shaft and thus creating a wobbled movement in the wobbled member via the bearing between the wobbled plate and the wobbled member.

A linear actuator includes a telescoping sleeve (100). The telescoping sleeve (100) includes an inner sleeve (110), an intermediate sleeve (120) sheathing the inner sleeve (110) and an outer sleeve (130) sheathing the intermediate sleeve (120). A base (200) connected to the intermediate sleeve (120); a motor (300) arranged on the base (200); a reduction worm gear (400) pivoted on the base (200) and driven by the motor; a rotor worm (500) pivoted on the base (200) and engaged with the reduction worm gear (400); a rotor worm gear (800) pivoted on the base (200); a stator worm (700) inserted in the rotor worm gear (800) and connected to the outer sleeve (130); and a stator nut (900) connected to the inner sleeve (110) and engaged with the rotor worm (500) are arranged in the telescoping sleeve (100).

An electromechanical actuator (EMA) is disclosed. The EMA may comprise an EMA housing, a ball nut extending axially within the EMA housing, a ball screw extending axially within the ball nut, and/or an actuator drive unit (ADU) housing extending axially within the ball screw, the ADU housing having a proximal stop that extends radially outward of the ADU housing. The ball nut may be configured to translate axially in a proximal direction in response to a rotation by the ball screw, and the ball nut may be configured to be halted in the axially proximal translation in response to contact with the proximal stop. The proximal stop may be coupled to the ADU housing. The proximal stop may comprise a continuous annular structure.

A cylinder assembly includes a cylinder, a nut and screw assembly, a thrust tube that extends axially from the nut and out the cylinder, a drive assembly mounted to the cylinder for rotating the screw to effect axial translation of the nut relative to the screw, thereby causing the thrust tube to axially extend or retract relative to the cylinder, and an anti-rotate feature for restricting rotation of the nut relative to the cylinder. The anti-rotate feature may include a guide member coupled to the nut and including at least one key on one of the guide member or the cylinder and at least one corresponding slot on the other of the guide member or the cylinder that engages on the key. The guide member may be allowed limited movement relative to the nut and/or the cylinder thereby preventing binding of the nut relative to the cylinder.

An actuator includes a ball nut, a ball screw, and a ball screw stop. The ball nut is adapted to receive an input torque and in response rotates and supplies a drive force. The ball screw extends through the ball nut and has a first end and a second end. The ball screw receives the drive force from the ball nut and in response selectively translates between a retract position and a extend position. The ball screw stop is mounted on the ball screw proximate the first end to translate therewith. The ball screw stop engages the ball nut when the ball screw is in the extend position, translates, with compliance, a predetermined distance toward the first end upon engaging the ball nut, and prevents further rotation of the ball screw upon translating the predetermined distance.

A shift system related to an improved continuously variable transmission (CVT) may include a power output assembly, a power input assembly, a collar assembly, and a connecting assembly to connect the power output assembly and power input assembly. The shift system is advantageous because it employs only gears and hydraulics for the transmission of power, which can be used in any torque scenario, from low-torque to heavy-duty scenarios such as large passenger automobiles, large trucks and heavy-duty machinery. Furthermore, there is no need to use additional energy to keep the transmission tight enough to engage and to prevent any slipping, and the overall efficiency of power transmission would be increased.

A transmission includes a gear mechanism including a gear box, a drive shaft, and an output gear, wherein a bending movement converted into a rotational motion of the output gear is realized through a wobbled member upon rotation of the drive shaft. First and second gear wheels are connected to the output gear and each includes at least one idler pulley having a locking direction and a freewheeling direction. A wobbled plate, mounted on the drive shaft so as not to rotate independently, carries the wobbled member and is positioned to pivot within the wobbled member. The inclination angle of the wobbled plate relative to the wobbled plate rotation axis can be adjusted via control actuators, enabling the wobbled plate to tilt upon rotation of the drive shaft and thus creating a wobbled movement in the wobbled member via the bearing between the wobbled plate and the wobbled member.