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{{short description|Actuator that creates motion in a straight line}}

{{short description|Actuator that creates motion in a straight line}}

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[[File:linear actuator basic.gif|thumb|250px|Conceptual design of a basic traveling-nut linear actuator. In this example the lead screw (gray) rotates while the lead nut (yellow) and tube (red) do not.]]

[[File:linear actuator basic.gif|thumb|250px|Conceptual design of a basic traveling-nut linear actuator. In this example the lead screw (gray) rotates while the lead nut (yellow) and tube (red) do not.]]

[[File:Dvd pohon vozika hlavy.jpg|thumb|DVD drive with [[leadscrew]] and [[stepper motor]].]]

[[File:Dvd pohon vozika hlavy.jpg|thumb|DVD drive with [[leadscrew]] and [[stepper motor]].]]

[[File:FDD head 2.jpg|thumb|Floppy disc drive with leadscrew and stepper motor.]]

[[File:FDD head 2.jpg|thumb|Floppy disc drive with leadscrew and stepper motor.]]



A '''linear actuator''' is an [[actuator]] that creates [[linear motion]] (i.e., in a straight line), in contrast to the [[circular motion]] of a conventional [[electric motor]]. Linear actuators are used in machine tools and industrial machinery, in computer [[peripheral]]s such as disk drives and printers, in [[valve]]s and [[Damper (flow)|dampers]], and in many other places where linear motion is required. [[Hydraulics|Hydraulic]] or [[Pneumatics|pneumatic]] cylinders inherently produce linear motion. Many other mechanisms are used to generate linear motion from a rotating motor.

A '''linear actuator''' is an [[actuator]] that creates [[linear motion]] (i.e., in a straight line), in contrast to the [[circular motion]] of a conventional [[electric motor]]. Linear actuators are used in machine tools and industrial machinery, in computer [[Peripheral|peripherals]] such as disk drives and printers, in [[Valve|valves]] and [[Damper (flow)|dampers]], and in many other places where linear motion is required. [[Hydraulics|Hydraulic]] or [[Pneumatics|pneumatic]] cylinders inherently produce linear motion. Many other mechanisms are used to generate linear motion from a rotating motor.

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* '''[[Screw (simple machine)|Screw]]''': [[leadscrew]], [[screw jack]], [[ball screw]] and [[roller screw]] actuators all operate on the principle of the [[simple machine]] known as the screw. By rotating the actuator's nut, the screw shaft moves in a line.

* '''[[Screw (simple machine)|Screw]]''': [[leadscrew]], [[screw jack]], [[ball screw]] and [[roller screw]] actuators all operate on the principle of the [[simple machine]] known as the screw. By rotating the actuator's nut, the screw shaft moves in a line.

* '''[[Wheel and axle]]''': [[Hoist (device)|Hoist]], [[winch]], [[rack and pinion]], [[chain drive]], [[belt drive]], [[rigid chain actuator|rigid chain]] and [[rigid belt actuator|rigid belt]] actuators operate on the principle of the wheel and axle. A rotating wheel moves a cable, rack, chain or belt to produce linear motion.<ref>Sclater, N., ''Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Source book, 4th Edition'' (2007), 25, McGraw-Hill</ref>

* '''[[Wheel and axle]]''': [[Hoist (device)|Hoist]], [[winch]], [[rack and pinion]], [[chain drive]], [[belt drive]], [[rigid chain actuator|rigid chain]] and [[rigid belt actuator|rigid belt]] actuators operate on the principle of the wheel and axle. A rotating wheel moves a cable, rack, chain or belt to produce linear motion.<ref>Sclater, N., ''Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Source book, 4th Edition'' (2007), 25, McGraw-Hill</ref>

* '''[[Cam (mechanism)|Cam]]''': Cam actuators function on a principle similar to that of the [[Wedge (mechanical device)|wedge]], but provide relatively limited travel. As a wheel-like cam rotates, its eccentric shape provides thrust at the base of a shaft.

* '''[[Cam]]''': Cam actuators function on a principle similar to that of the [[Wedge (mechanical device)|wedge]], but provide relatively limited travel. As a wheel-like cam rotates, its eccentric shape provides thrust at the base of a shaft.



Some mechanical linear actuators only pull, such as hoists, chain drive and belt drives. Others only push (such as a [[cam actuator]]). Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, or lead screws can be designed to generate force in both directions.

Some mechanical linear actuators only pull, such as hoists, chain drive and belt drives. Others only push (such as a [[cam actuator]]). Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, or lead screws can be designed to generate force in both directions.

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