Actuator Solutions Gmbh

Markus Bäuml

Markus Köpfer

Arif Kazi

Neven Bobic

Michael Honold

Multi-stable SMA actuator comprising two shape memory alloy wires () in antagonistic configuration that allow to define multiple stable positions of a movable element (), said positions being maintained by movable stoppers to lock the movable element, that do not require power and are disengaged by the shape memory alloy wires () upon actuation thereof.

Multi-stable actuator based on shape memory alloy wires

A SMA-driven rotary actuator comprises as actuating elements two U-shaped SMA wires () connected in an antagonistic configuration to a rotating input member () coupled to an oppositely rotating output member (), preferably through a geared coupling, which is connected to a shaft () of a user device.

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Gunzenhausen, Germany

Markus Bäuml