Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps – With control means responsive to non-cyclic condition... – Temperature or fluid force responsive member
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-03
2011-10-25
Look, Edward (Department: 3745)
Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps
With control means responsive to non-cyclic condition...
Temperature or fluid force responsive member
C416S023000, C416S029000, C416S22300B, C060S527000, C060S528000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043045
ABSTRACT:
Actuators utilising shape memory alloy materials are known with regard to gas turbine engines. Such shape memory alloys have been used with respect to deformation provided in vanes and blades as well as nozzle elements in order that variations can be made in engine configuration dependent upon thermal cycling. Unfortunately, pedestals in order to provide spacing between the shape memory alloy and an antagonistic bias has resulted in uneven stress distribution as well as a higher thermal mass for the shape memory alloy. An uneven stress distribution will limit operational life whilst a higher thermal mass will result in slower reaction times. By separation of the shape memory alloy or material from its antagonistic bias through use of a slide element, a reduction in thermal mass is achieved and, more importantly, stress differentiation across the actuator is reduced.
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Clark Daniel
Webster John R
Eastman Aaron R
Look Edward
Manelli Selter PLLC
Melcher Jeffrey S.
Rolls-Royce plc
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