Active material actuator with modulated movement
US7823382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF03G7/067
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An active material actuator assembly is provided having first and second active material components operatively connected to a movable member. Movement of the movable member is modulated, which may be due to activation of the first and second active material components being at least partially temporally distinct or the active material components differing in at least one characteristic affecting movement.
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