Shape memory alloy for MCP lockdown
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    发明公开
    Shape memory alloy for MCP lockdown 有权
    形状MCP-锁定记忆合金

    公开(公告)号:EP2387061A3

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-13

    申请号:EP11162195.9

    申请日:2011-04-13

    申请人: Exelis Inc.

    IPC分类号: H01J31/50

    CPC分类号: H01J31/507

    摘要: An image intensifier tube includes a microchannel plate (MCP) (94) having conductive input and output surfaces disposed in a housing. A conductive lower support (92) is in electrical contact with the output surface of the MCP, and a conductive upper support (91) is disposed above the input surface of the MCP. A shape memory alloy (SMA) lockdown (93,96) is disposed between the input surface of the MCP and the upper support. The SMA lockdown is configured to provide a lockdown for the MCP in the housing. An SMA upper surface (93A,96A) is configured to provide an axial force against the upper support, and an SMA lower surface (93C,96C) is in contact with the input surface of the MCP.