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Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof

US11686294B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References

19Claims

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Assignee

Hutchinson Technology Incorporated · US

Inventors

Mark A. Miller · Hutchinson, US
Nathaniel K. Behning · Hutchinson, US
Dean E. Myers · Stewart, US
Michael W. Davis · Elburn, US
Ryan N. Ruzicka · Dassel, US
Zachary A. Pokornowski · Cokato, US
Yasushi Sakamoto · Hutchinson, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 26, 2022
Grant date	Jun 27, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 26, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG03B2205/0076
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.

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