Magnetostrictive electronic valve timing actuator
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Mar 9, 2004
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Jul 24, 2003
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Dec 20, 2002
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Feb 22, 2000
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for actuating a valve using magnetostrictive transduction is provided. A ferro-magnetic rod having giant magnetostrictive properties is operatively coupled with a hydraulic chamber. Application of a magnetic field to the ferro-magnetic rod generates strain in the rod and corresponding movement in a first piston, causing the fluid in the hydraulic chamber to become pressurized. The pressurized fluid forces a second piston to move, thereby actuating the valve.
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