Linear Actuator

Primary designer of a linear actuator used on a distributed ganged drivetrain for a solar tracker application. On-time execution achieving performance and cost targets.

Development Tasks

  • High level cost and performance optimization

  • Range of motion and performance optimization

  • Detailed load and efficiency analysis for component sizing and motor specification

  • Gear calculations, FEA and material selection

  • Mechanical efficiency vs. temperature range thermal analysis

  • Tolerance stack analysis

  • Design for high volume manufacturing & reliability

  • Design for corrosion protection

  • Prototyping and design verifications

  • FMEA, QRTP

  • Manufacture collaboration

  • Failure root causes analysis and remediation