Folded geometry shape memory alloy actuators

被引：0

作者：

MacGregor, R ^{[1
]}

Von Behrens, P ^{[1
]}

Szilagyi, A ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] NanoMuscle Inc, Antioch, CA 94509 USA

来源：

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES UPDATE, VOL II | 2002年 / 426卷

关键词：

shape memory alloy; actuator; motion control;

D O I：

暂无

中图分类号：

TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];

学科分类号：

0812 ;

摘要：

The potential benefits of using Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuators in miniature applications are reviewed along with the circumstances that have historically hindered SMAs from being used as a motive source in commercial products. A detailed description is then presented of a folded geometry approach to solving major problems inherent in SMA, including a comparison of the resulting actuators to commercially available small motors and solenoids. A number of manufacturers offer SMA based devices and so a detailed competitive analysis is used to highlight the major differences. Finally a discussion of future NanoMuscle developments and a list of application examples are given.

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页码：11 / 22

页数：12