Systems for shape memory alloy structures
US10543897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C2027/7211
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a training system capable of performing work. The system has a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator exhibiting a generally planar transformational behavior. The system further has one or more heating elements for transforming the SMA actuator from an original shape to a trained shape, thereby performing work.
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