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Linear actuator

US11518507B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2019
Grant dateDec 6, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear actuator is provided. The linear actuator comprises: a body; a shaft adapted to move linearly relative to the body; a driver adapted to drive the linear movement of the shaft; and a shape memory alloy component configured to compensate for thermal expansion or contraction of the linear actuator due to a change in temperature thereof.

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