Memory metal actuator

Details Memory metal actuator Memory metal actuator

1983-08-26

1985-11-19

Husar, Stephen F.

Power plants

Motor operated by expansion and/or contraction of a unit of...

Mass is a solid

60527, 337140, F03G 706

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active

045533938

ABSTRACT:
A mechanical actuator can be constructed by employing a plurality of memory metal actuator elements in parallel to control the amount of actuating force. In order to facilitate direct control by digital control signals provided by a computer or the like, the actuating elements may vary in stiffness according to a binary relationship. The cooling or reset time of the actuator elements can be reduced by employing Peltier junction cooling assemblies in the actuator.

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