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Actuator mechanism and a shutter mechanism

US7708478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2006
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B2205/0076
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In one example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more coils for establishing a magnetic field; a rotating permanent magnet, which has at least one extreme position depending on the magnetic field; and driving members, which are coupled to the permanent magnet and by means of which the members coupled to the actuator mechanism are driven. In another example, an actuator mechanism comprising: one or more wires, which are manufactured of a shape memory alloy that shrinks when heated; and driving members, which are coupled to said wire and by means of which the members connected to the actuator mechanism are driven.

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