Actuator Solutions Gmbh

Neven Bobic

Arif Kazi

Markus Köpfer

Markus Bäuml

Tobias Schumm

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 cylindrical actuator sub-assembly () comprising: an element () movable along a longitudinal axis (A), at least one actuating member and a guidance mechanism suitable for guiding the element, wherein aid guidance mechanism includes a first ring-shaped lever () and a second ring-shaped lever (') that are parallel to each other, at least two straight axial flexures (&#x2032;), at least two flexures (&#x2032;) and at least two bases (&#x2032;), a first base carrying the movable element.

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Waiblingen, Germany

Neven Bobic