Fore-aft position adjuster utilizing active material actuation

Details Fore-aft position adjuster utilizing active material actuation Fore-aft position adjuster utilizing active material actuation

2009-03-13

2011-11-08

McKinnon, Terrell (Department: 3632)

Supports

Stand

Horizontally movable support surface

C248S550000, C297S312000, C297S344110

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052112

ABSTRACT:
A fore-aft positioning adjuster adapted for use with an object, such as a seat, includes a locking mechanism, and an actuator employing an active material element operable to undergo a reversible change when exposed to or occluded from an activation signal, and configured to selectively cause the mechanism to release, so that the object can be repositioned, as a result of the change.

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