Reusable shape memory alloy activated latch

Details Reusable shape memory alloy activated latch Reusable shape memory alloy activated latch

2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Vortman, Anatoly (Department: 2835)

Electricity: electrothermally or thermally actuated switches

Electrothermally actuated switches

With longitudinally expansible solid element

C337S140000, C337S141000, C337S395000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06972659

ABSTRACT:
A mechanical release mechanism is provided. The mechanical release mechanism includes two structural members in slideable relation one to another. A latch holds one structural member in a latched position relative to the other structural member. A shape memory alloy member disposed within one of the structural members is used to move the latch holding the other structural member thereby allowing relative motion between the structural members.

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