US3879694A
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Solenoid drive mechanism actuator with attached magnet
Assignee: COUSINO CORP
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Filing: 1974-02-11
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1994-02-11
Abstract
Abstract Drive mechanism is provided for moving a storage assembly in either direction. The drive mechanism includes a solenoid and a movable plunger. The plunger pivotally mounts an actuator arm which engages and moves the storage assembly. A magnet is positioned on the actuator arm. The magnet attempts to align itself with the magnetic field of the solenoid. The aligning force swings a drive end of the actuator arm to one side or the other depending on the polarity of the voltage applied to the solenoid.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard A Cousino
- 👤 David W Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:28
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B23/00; G03B23/02; H; H01; H01F; H01F7/00; H01F7/06; H01F7/08; H01F7/16; H01F7/1607; H01F7/18; H01F7/1872
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
Drive mechanism for selectively driving a storage assembly having a plurality of spaced drive projections, comprising, a solenoid, a pluNger having first and second ends, said first end of said plunger positioned within said solenoid and said second end extending outwardly of said solenoid, biasing means for urging said second end of said plunger outwardly of said solenoid, an actuator arm pivotally attached adjacent said second end of said plunger, said actuator arm having a drive end for engaging such drive projections and magnetic means on said actuator arm adjacent said second end of said plunger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
Drive mechanism for selectively driving a storage assembly having a plurality of spaced drive projections, comprising, a solenoid, a pluNger having first and second ends, said first end of said plunger positioned within said solenoid and said second end extending outwardly of said solenoid, biasing means for urging said second end of said plunger outwardly of said solenoid, an actuator arm pivotally attached adjacent said second end of said plunger, said actuator arm having a drive end for engaging such drive projections and magnetic means on said actuator arm adjacent said second end of said plunger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
Drive mechanism for selectively driving a storage assembly having a plurality of spaced drive projections, comprising, a solenoid, a pluNger having first and second ends, said first end of said plunger positioned within said solenoid and said second end extending outwardly of said solenoid, biasing means for urging said second end of said plunger outwardly of said solenoid, an actuator arm pivotally attached adjacent said second end of said plunger, said actuator arm having a drive end for engaging such drive projections and magnetic means on said actuator arm adjacent said second end of said plunger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
Drive mechanism for selectively driving a storage assembly having a plurality of spaced drive projections, comprising, a solenoid, a pluNger having first and second ends, said first end of said plunger positioned within said solenoid and said second end extending outwardly of said solenoid, biasing means for urging said second end of said plunger outwardly of said solenoid, an actuator arm pivotally attached adjacent said second end of said plunger, said actuator arm having a drive end for engaging such drive projections and magnetic means on said actuator arm adjacent said second end of said plunger.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
Drive mechanism, according to claim 1, wherein said drive end of said actuator arm has a shaped recess for mating with one of such spaced drive projections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
Drive mechanism, according to claim 1, including support means for mounting said solenoid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
Drive mechanism, according to claim 1, wherein said biasing means comprises a spring surrounding said plunger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Drive mechanism, according to claim 3, wherein said support means includes a bracket having a platform for mounting said solenoid and an actuator support mounted on said bracket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
Drive mechanism, according to claim 5, including actuator arm guide means for aligning said drive end of said actuator arm with one of such spaced drive projections, said guide means including a guide plate on said actuator support, said guide plate defining a V-shaped guide recess, said actuator arm having a V-shaped follower member on its surface, said follower member being complementary with such V-shaped guide recess.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
Drive mechanism, according to claim 6, including a spacer bar mounted adjacent said guide plate, said spacer bar and said guide plate defining a slot therebetween for receiving said drive end of said actuator arm.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |