Active material actuated louver system
US7866737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2013/1453
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An active material actuated louver system having an actuator mechanism operable to selectively place a louver or louver system in an open or closed state of operation. The actuator mechanism includes a cable or wire formed from an active material, such as a shape memory alloy.
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