A vibration actuator includes: a fixing body having N-fold (N is a natural number) of 2 of core pole parts and a coil wound around each of the core pole parts; a movable body having a magnet part disposed being separated from each of the core pole parts in an axial direction of each of the core pole parts, for each of the core pole parts; and an elastic support part that movably supports the movable body, in which the magnet part has a magnetic pole disposed on each of the core pole part sides and facing each of the core pole parts, and in which the movable body vibrates in a direction orthogonal to both directions including a direction in which the N-fold of 2 of the core pole parts are aligned and the axial direction of the coil by the energization of the coil.

A linear motor includes a housing with an accommodation space; a magnet assembly accommodated in the accommodation space, the magnet assembly including a main magnet unit and two auxiliary magnet units located on both sides of the main magnet unit for forming a magnetic gap; a vibration member accommodated in the accommodation space, the vibration member including a coil inserted into the magnetic gap and weights located at both sides of the coil; and a support member suspending the vibration member in the accommodation space, the support member including an elastic supporting member supporting the vibration member and a coil frame inserted into the magnetic gap. The coil frame is disposed between the coil and the auxiliary magnet units, and the coil is wound around a side surface of the coil frame opposite to the main magnet unit.

A linear motor includes a housing with an accommodation space; a magnet assembly accommodated in the accommodation space, the magnet assembly including a main magnet unit and two auxiliary magnet units located on both sides of the main magnet unit for forming a magnetic gap; a vibration member accommodated in the accommodation space, the vibration member including a coil inserted into the magnetic gap and weights located at both sides of the coil; and a support member suspending the vibration member in the accommodation space, the support member including an elastic supporting member supporting the vibration member and a coil frame inserted into the magnetic gap. The coil frame is disposed between the coil and the auxiliary magnet units, and the coil is wound around a side surface of the coil frame opposite to the main magnet unit.

A circuit and a method for a digital inlet valve having a shutter moveable between a closed and an open position and actuated by a linear electromagnetic actuator including a movable needle located inside a coil winding connected to a power source by a first electronic switch. An electric current is supplied to the coil winding. A parameter indicative of a movement of the needle is monitored. The electric current supply is adjusted when the monitored parameter exceeds a predetermined value.

A circuit and a method for a digital inlet valve having a shutter moveable between a closed and an open position and actuated by a linear electromagnetic actuator including a movable needle located inside a coil winding connected to a power source by a first electronic switch. An electric current is supplied to the coil winding. A parameter indicative of a movement of the needle is monitored. The electric current supply is adjusted when the monitored parameter exceeds a predetermined value.

A vibrator-mounted holder is attached to a casing of a vibration generator which moves a vibrator to generate a vibration when used. The vibrator-mounted holder includes a vibrator, a vibrator retention unit retaining the vibrator, a fixing unit fixed to a casing, and an arm. The vibrator includes a magnet having a plate shape parallel to a horizontal surface and a yoke arranged on the magnet. The arm connects the fixing unit to the vibrator retention unit, and supports the vibrator retention unit in a manner that the vibrator retention unit is displaceable with respect to the fixing unit. The yoke has a projecting portion which is projected downward and fixed to the vibrator retention unit. The arm is connected to a portion, at which the projecting portion is arranged, within the vibrator retention units.

A vibrator-mounted holder is attached to a casing of a vibration generator which moves a vibrator to generate a vibration when used. The vibrator-mounted holder includes a vibrator, a vibrator retention unit retaining the vibrator, a fixing unit fixed to a casing, and an arm. The vibrator includes a magnet having a plate shape parallel to a horizontal surface and a yoke arranged on the magnet. The arm connects the fixing unit to the vibrator retention unit, and supports the vibrator retention unit in a manner that the vibrator retention unit is displaceable with respect to the fixing unit. The yoke has a projecting portion which is projected downward and fixed to the vibrator retention unit. The arm is connected to a portion, at which the projecting portion is arranged, within the vibrator retention units.

A linear motor actuator includes a plurality of stators mounted stationary relative to one another along a common actuation axis. A translator rod is mounted to the stators for linear motion relative to the stators along the actuation axis, wherein each stator is magnetically coupled to the translator rod to drive motion of the translator rod along the actuation axis.

A linear motor actuator includes a plurality of stators mounted stationary relative to one another along a common actuation axis. A translator rod is mounted to the stators for linear motion relative to the stators along the actuation axis, wherein each stator is magnetically coupled to the translator rod to drive motion of the translator rod along the actuation axis.

A portable energy generation and humidity control system includes an engine and a humidity control system within a portable frame. The engine includes two containers in communication through a connecting arm having a central hollow bore. A volume of a low boiling point liquid is disposed in the bottom container, and a wire coil extends along the connecting arm. A buoyant permanent magnet is disposed in the central hollow bore. An active heat exchanger is capable of transferring heat to and removing heat from the bottom container. The active heat exchanger includes at least one internal heat exchanger portion and at least one external heat exchanger portion in communication with the internal heat exchanger portion. A humidity control system is supported within the portable frame and is in communication with the engine. The humidity control system and the engine maintain a desired humidity level in the ambient environment.