Actuator
Definition
A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic device or component within an automated system that converts a form of energy (electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic) into controlled physical movement. This structural element acts as an execution motor, receiving signals from a control unit to manipulate or adjust a mechanism in reality.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Actuator
- Drive mechanism
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Neuter noun with standard structural plural variations based on technical syntax. |
| Formation | Technical noun derived from the Latin-based verb root combined with the functional agent suffix '-tor'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ak.tu.a.ˈtor] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Control Systems Engineering and Industrial Automation |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Brațul robotului industrial utilizează un actuator liniar de înaltă precizie pentru poziționarea pieselor.
EN: The industrial robot arm utilizes a high-precision linear actuator for positioning parts.
RO: Dacă acest actuator electric se defectează, întreaga supapă structurală de siguranță va rămâne blocată.
EN: If this electrical actuator fails, the entire structural safety valve will remain blocked.
RO: Sistemul folosește un actuator pneumatic capabil să genereze forțe mari într-un timp extrem de scurt.
EN: The system uses a pneumatic actuator capable of generating large forces in an extremely short time.
Idioms & Phrases
Actuator liniar / Linear actuator
RO: Dispozitiv structural care creează mișcare în linie dreaptă, spre deosepire de mișcarea rotativă a unui motor clasic.
EN: A structural device that creates motion in a straight line, as opposed to the rotational motion of a conventional motor.
Actuator piezoelectric / Piezoelectric actuator
RO: Componentă de mare finețe ce folosește deformarea cristalelor sub efectul curentului pentru micro-deplasări.
EN: A high-precision component that uses the deformation of crystals under electric current for micro-displacements.
Semnal de actuator / Actuator signal
RO: Comandă electronică trimisă de la controler pentru a declanșa acțiunea mecanică a elementului de execuție.
EN: An electronic command sent from the controller to trigger the mechanical action of the execution element.
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