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Shape Memory Alloy ActuatorThe present invention discloses and teaches a unique, remote optically controlled micro actuator particularly suitable for aerospace vehicle applications wherein hot gas, or in the alternative optical energy, is employed as the medium by which shape memory alloy elements are activated. In gas turbine powered aircraft the source of the hot gas may be the turbine engine compressor or turbine sections.
Document ID
20020060133
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Other - Patent
External Source(s)
LEW-16685-2
Authors
Robert J Baumbick (Glenn Research Center Cleveland, United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
April 9, 2002
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Report/Patent Number
Patent Application Number: US-Patent-Appl-SN-286877
Patent Number: US-Patent-6,367,250
Patent Number: NASA-Case-LEW-16685-2
Patent Application Number: US-Patent-Appl-SN-660124
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-Patent-6,367,250
Patent Application
US-Patent-Appl-SN-660124

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