Mechanically amplified smart material actuator utilizing layered web assembly
US10276776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N30/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A smart material actuator comprising a layered web assembly, compensator, smart material device and at least one actuating arm. The web assembly comprises a first surface in operable contact with the smart material device and having at least one resilient member in operable connection with the compensator and the actuating arm. Upon activation of the smart material device, the resilient member flexes and the actuating arm moves. The web assembly is formed of joined layers of inner and outer plates.
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