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Shape-memory alloy resetting apparatus

US4757978A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 14, 1986
Grant dateJul 19, 1988
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 14, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21D8/00
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for setting and resetting a portion of a shape-memory alloy part, the apparatus including an enclosing chamber having openings for the portion, a body of solid particles in the chamber, a pressure member connected to the chamber to immobilize the particles and the portion and a mechanism for heating the portion to a resetting temperature while immobilized, is disclosed.

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