Actuator apparatus utilizing a shape-memory alloy
US4987314A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/0058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An actuator apparatus includes a plurality of actuators each having a shape-memory alloy, a power supply line unit for supplying power to the actuators, power supply control unit connected in series with at least one of the actuators, and a driving unit for driving the power supply control unit.
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