Linear actuator

Linear actuator

Introduction to the IoT

Published in Anita Gehlot, Rajesh Singh, Praveen Kumar Malik, Lovi Raj Gupta, Bhupendra Singh, Internet of Things with 8051 and ESP8266, 2020

Anita Gehlot, Rajesh Singh, Praveen Kumar Malik, Lovi Raj Gupta, Bhupendra Singh

A linear actuator is used where a linear motion (motion along one straight line) is required. It has three main mechanical characteristics: The minimum and maximum distance that the rod can move, in mm or inchesThe force in kg or lbsThe speed in m/s or inches

Comparison of musculoskeletal load using two devices for manual height adjustment of the hospital bed

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Published in International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 2022

Sanpatchaya Sirisawasd, Sasitorn Taptagaporn, Chaweewon Boonshuyar, Poramet Earde

Mechanical and hydraulic devices are known as a linear actuator commonly used to achieve linear motion, such as electric current, hydraulic fluid pressure or pneumatic pressure, and convert that energy into some kind of linear motion. Linear actuators give a very smooth and stable movement of the height adjustment, and the possibility to design a better user control method for the convenience of use, but are a very expensive technology [18]. Malujda et al. [17] also used the concept of linear actuators to develop an all-new mechanism of height adjustment for the hospital bed. It was confirmed that linear actuators were not suitable to be applied in this study.

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