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A piezoelectrically actuated ball valveBimorph strip composed of two layers of poled piezoelectric ceramic material closes and opens valve. Strip performs like capacitator, allowing initial inrush of current when valve is energized and then only small leakage current flows as valve remains energized.
Document ID
19720000204
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Erwin, L. R.
(Bendix Corp.)
Schwartz, H. W.
(Bendix Corp.)
Teitelbaum, B. R.
(Bendix Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1972
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
ARC-10338
Report Number: ARC-10338
Accession Number
72B10204
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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