Continuous production of muscle fibers
US11199181B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
3References
16Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF03G7/0616
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, system, and apparatus for producing an actuator device are disclosed. The method may include twisting a muscle fiber; coiling the twisted muscle fiber about a mandrel; securing the muscle fiber onto the mandrel using a securing means; heating the muscle fiber to a predetermined temperature using a heating means; and removing the coiled muscle fiber from the mandrel. The twisting, coiling, securing, heating, and removing is a process that is continued until the muscle fiber is a desired length.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.