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A Nitinol-Based Solar Array Deployment MechanismThis document describes a simple, light weight, and scalable mechanism capable of deploying flexible or rigid substrate solar arrays that have been configured in an accordion-like folding scheme. This mechanism is unique in that it incorporates a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) actuator made of Nitinol. This paper documents the design of the mechanism in full detail while offering to designers a foundation of knowledge by which they can develop future applications with SMA's.
Document ID
19960025603
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Choi, Shin John (Stanford Univ. CA United States)
Lu, Chia-Ao (Stanford Univ. CA United States)
Feland, John (Stanford Univ. CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: 30th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
96N27609
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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