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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2002
Lakshman Chandrasekaran, Farnborough, GB;
Alan J Shakesheff, Farnborough, GB;
Lakshman Chandrasekaran, Farnborough, GB;
Alan J Shakesheff, Farnborough, GB;
Qinetiq Limited, London, GB;
Abstract
A composite element comprises:(a) a metal or metal alloy component having an elastic modulus that decreases with increasing temperature in a temperature range; and (b) sufficient amount of a shape memory alloy component having an elastic modulus that shows an increase in elastic modulus with increasing temperature in the said temperature range, such that the elastic modulus of the composite element does not fall substantially as the temperature is increased across the said temperature range. An article comprising such a composite element is suitable for use in high temperature applications, including motor vehicle components.