Shape memory alloy wire attachment structures for a suspension assembly

US11782286B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hutchinson Technology Incorporated · US

Inventors

• Peter F. Ladwig · Hutchinson, US
• Mark A. Miller · Hutchinson, US
• Michael W. Davis · Elburn, US
• Bryan J. Scheele · Hutchinson, US
• Douglas P. Riemer · Waconia, US
• Donald M. Anderson · Hutchinson, US
• John A. Theget · Hutchinson, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 7, 2016
• Grant date: Oct 10, 2023
• Expiry date: Mar 16, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G02B7/09
• WIPO field: Engines, pumps, turbines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the disclosure include a suspension assembly having a support member, a moving member movably coupled to the support member, and shape metal alloy wires coupled between the support and moving members by attachment structures. In embodiments, the attachment structures include a first portion and a second portion configured to be crimped together. In embodiments, at least one of the first and second portions include an etched recess.