Shape memory alloy actuator

Details Shape memory alloy actuator Shape memory alloy actuator

1999-04-06

2000-11-28

Michalsky, Gerald A.

Power plants

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

Mass is a solid

13762562, 251 11, F01B 2910

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061518972

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses and teaches a unique, remote optically controlled micro actuator particularly suitable for aerospace vehicle applications wherein hot gas, or in the alternative optical energy, is employed as the medium by which shape memory alloy elements are activated. In gas turbine powered aircraft the source of the hot gas may be the turbine engine compressor or turbine sections.

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