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SPRING-RETURN ACTUATOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
DEF

An actuator which is automatically driven to the closed position by a spring mechanism when power is removed.

OBS

spring return. The moving parts of the unit are returned to the initial position by spring force after the actuating forces are removed.

Key term(s)
  • spring-return actuator

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

Actuator / actionneur; actuateur; dispositif de commande.

OBS

Rappel par ressort. Dispositif à ressort destiné à assurer le retour à la position initiale des éléments mobiles de l'appareil dès la suppression des forces de commande.

Spanish

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