Mode-switching cam follower
US8006657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01L13/0021
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mode-switching cam follower is disclosed, wherein the follower includes a body, a cam contact movably coupled to the body, and a latch member movably coupled to the body. A shape-memory alloy in communication with the latch member couples and decouples the latch member with the cam.
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