Shape memory alloy actuators and methods thereof

SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least...

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Main Authors Mark A Miller, Ryan N Ruzicka, Nathaniel K Behning, Dean E Myers, Michael W Davis
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.05.2024
Subjects
BLASTING
HEATING
LIGHTING
MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOTOTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISEPROVIDED FOR
OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
OPTICS
OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
PHYSICS
PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER
SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS
WEAPONS
WIND, SPRING WEIGHT AND MISCELLANEOUS MOTORS
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Summary:SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.
Bibliography:Application Number: GB20220018440