Smart material actuated fasteners
US9488208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/77
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A smart material actuated fastener is provided. In another aspect, a fastener includes a shape memory material and a non-shape memory material with the shape memory material being a minority of the total fastener materials. A further aspect provides a fastener having workpiece-engaging surfaces made of an inactive and non-shape memory material.
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