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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2006
Filed:
May. 06, 2003
Applicants:
Peter Emery Von Behrens, Antioch, CA (US);
Dylan Miller Fairbanks, Berkeley, CA (US);
Inventors:
Peter Emery Von Behrens, Antioch, CA (US);
Dylan Miller Fairbanks, Berkeley, CA (US);
Assignee:
Alfmeier Prazision AG Baugruppen and Systemlosungen, Treuchtlingen, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F01B 29/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator assembly is provided that includes an SMA component. The SMA component is used to impart motion in an output shaft. Also provided is a return force component that provides a variable, tailored return force to the SMA component. Additionally, a variety of protective mechanisms are disclosed and utilized to prevent damage to the internal workings and components within the SMA actuator assembly as well as provide protection and safety for external workings.