Contracting member-based actuator with clutch
US12163507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF03G7/064
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator can include one or more contracting members and a clutch. When an activation input is provided to the one or more contracting members, the one or more contracting members contract, which causes the actuator to morph into an activated configuration. A height of the actuator increases in the activated configuration. The clutch can be configured to maintain the actuator in the activated configuration when the activation input to the one or more contracting members is discontinued. One or more processors can be operatively connected to selectively and/or independently activate the one or more contracting members and the clutch.
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