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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2006
Jorge Armando Cortes Ramirez, Nuevo León, MX;
Rogelio DE LA Garza Giacoman, Nuevo León, MX;
Ruth Oseki Valdes Nakamura, Nuevo León, MX;
Rodrigo Berlanga Zamarron, Nuevo León, MX;
Jorge Armando Cortes Ramirez, Nuevo León, MX;
Rogelio de la Garza Giacoman, Nuevo León, MX;
Ruth Oseki Valdes Nakamura, Nuevo León, MX;
Rodrigo Berlanga Zamarron, Nuevo León, MX;
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, MX;
Abstract
A reconfigurable computer-controlled system is provided based on the positioning of bolts. A greater density of bolts per unit area increases the variety of figures or shapes that can be defined by a frame or tool used in the industry, such that it is no longer necessary to construct rigid surfaces with each change made to the shape of the product to be produced or surface to be formed. The use of the memory effect material as an actuator in the reconfigurability mechanism is the key to the success of the reconfigurable system and the control system owing to the permissibility of small bolts which can be adapted to standard sizes and shapes. The mechatronic system uses the positioning of bolts for the reconfigurability of surfaces to manufacture and shape materials.