Device having a plurality of latching micro-actuators and method of operating the same
US10240688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K2099/0084
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator device including a plurality of transducer actuators, and a common pneumatic actuation mechanism for shaping the plurality of transducer actuators, wherein each actuator of the plurality of transducer actuators includes a shape memory polymer membrane, an integrated stretchable heater, and a pressure interface to the common pneumatic actuation mechanism.
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