Active material based actuators for large displacements and...

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2005-09-20

2009-06-16

Dougherty, Thomas M (Department: 2834)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

Thermal or pyromagnetic

C310S323170, C310S026000, C310S012060

Reexamination Certificate

active

07548010

ABSTRACT:
An actuator adapted to incrementally translate and/or rotate an object, the actuator comprising a body comprising a first portion, a second portion, and an opening coaxially extending from the first portion and the second portion, wherein the opening is dimensioned to accommodate a diameter or cross section of an object; a first element disposed in the first portion, and a second element disposed in the second portion, wherein the first and second elements are adapted to selectively clamp the object; a spring in operative communication with the first and second portions; and a third element fixedly attached to the first and second portions, wherein at least one of the first, second, or third elements or spring is formed of an active material.

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