Office systems with shape memory materials
US10888164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/723
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An office system including a first component and a second component moveable relative to the first component. A distance and/or force multiplier is disposed between and coupled to the first and second components. The distance and/or force multiplier includes a shape memory material, wherein the shape memory material is contractible between at least a non-energized state and an energized state in response to an application of energy. The distance and/or force multiplier moves the second component relative to the first component when the shape memory material is contracted to the energized state.
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