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Actuator

US4586335A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 1984
Grant dateMay 6, 1986
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J9/1085
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An actuator including a plurality of shape memory materials used as a drive source. The plurality of the shape memory materials being arranged in parallel between a stationary member and a movable member so as to enable the actuator to operate at high speed.

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