OVERLOAD PROTECTION FOR SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATORS

OVERLOAD PROTECTION FOR SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY ACTUATORS

An overloading protection system adapted for use with a shape memory alloy actuator, includes at least one shape memory alloy switching element congruently activated with the actuator, and further includes a releasable connector configured to automatically disconnect the actuator from its activation...

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1. Verfasser: USORO PATRICK B
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
ELECTRIC SWITCHES
ELECTRICITY
EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
RELAYS
SELECTORS
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Zusammenfassung:An overloading protection system adapted for use with a shape memory alloy actuator, includes at least one shape memory alloy switching element congruently activated with the actuator, and further includes a releasable connector configured to automatically disconnect the actuator from its activation source and/or release a latch, so as to effect a secondary work output path for the actuator, when an overloading condition occurs.