Abstract:
A device comprising an energy selecting slit assembly (10) is provided. The slit assembly comprising a slit assembly chassis (20), opposing slit mechanisms (30, 40), and an actuator assembly (50). One of the terminal ends of the actuator arm comprises a relatively fixed terminus (52a), while the other terminal end of the arm comprises a relatively mobile terminus (52b) coupled to the rotational slit mechanism (30) via a mechanical coupling (60) configured to translate movement of the mobile terminus into rotational of the rotational slit mechanism. In one embodiment of the present invention, the slit assembly chassis defines a plurality of fixturing datums (22, 24) configured to establish alignment of respective aperture-defining edges (35, 45) of the opposing slit mechanisms along orthogonal X, Y, and Z axes defined by the chassis. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract:
A device comprising an energy selecting slit assembly is provided. The slit assembly comprising a slit assembly chassis, opposing slit mechanisms, and an actuator assembly. One of the terminal ends of the actuator arm comprises a relatively fixed terminus, while the other terminal end of the arm comprises a relatively mobile terminus coupled to the rotational slit mechanism via a mechanical coupling configured to translate movement of the mobile terminus into rotational of the rotational slit mechanism. In one embodiment of the present invention, the slit assembly chassis defines a plurality of fixturing datums configured to establish alignment of respective aperture-defining edges of the opposing slit mechanisms along orthogonal X, Y, and Z axes defined by the chassis. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract:
Linear and planar motors, as exemplary electromagnetic actuators, are disclosed that have at least one actively cooled coil assembly. An exemplary assembly includes a coil having first and second main surfaces. Also included is a respective thermally conductive cooling plate in thermal contact with at least one main surface of the coil. A coolant passageway is defined in or on each cooling plate, and a liquid coolant passes through the coolant passageway. The coolant passageway has a primary pattern that is coextensive with at least part of the main surface of the coil. The primary pattern can include a secondary pattern producing coolant flow through the coolant passageway in a manner that reduces eddy-current losses in the cooling plate. The coolant passageway desirably includes. An exemplary secondary pattern is serpentine. An exemplary primary pattern is radial or has a radial aspect, such as an X-shaped pattern. The devices provide more effective cooling, with better reliability and ease of maintenance, and reduced eddy-current drag than conventional actuators.
Abstract:
Linear and planar motors, as exemplary electromagnetic actuators, are disclosed that have at least one actively cooled coil assembly. An exemplary assembly includes a coil having first and second main surfaces. Also included is a respective thermally conductive cooling plate in thermal contact with at least one main surface of the coil. A coolant passageway is defined in or on each cooling plate, and a liquid coolant passes through the coolant passageway. The coolant passageway has a primary pattern that is coextensive with at least part of the main surface of the coil. The primary pattern can include a secondary pattern producing coolant flow through the coolant passageway in a manner that reduces eddy-current losses in the cooling plate. The coolant passageway desirably includes. An exemplary secondary pattern is serpentine. An exemplary primary pattern is radial or has a radial aspect, such as an X-shaped pattern. The devices provide more effective cooling, with better reliability and ease of maintenance, and reduced eddy-current drag than conventional actuators.