Vortex Generator Using Shape Memory Alloys
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    发明申请
    Vortex Generator Using Shape Memory Alloys 有权
    涡流发电机使用形状记忆合金

    公开(公告)号:US20140331665A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-13

    申请号:US13891769

    申请日:2013-05-10

    CPC classification number: F03G7/065 B64C9/32 B64C23/06 Y02T50/162 Y10T29/49002

    Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosed vortex generator may include a flap, a bearing configured to be mounted on a surface, an axle retained in the bearing, the flap attached to the axle such that the flap rotates relative to the bearing about the axle, and an actuator made of a shape memory alloy attached to the flap and to a support, the actuator shaped to receive the axle therethrough, such that a change in temperature of the actuator causes the actuator to rotate the flap relative to the bearing.

    Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中,所公开的涡流发生器可以包括翼片,构造成安装在表面上的轴承,保持在轴承中的轴,附接到轴的翼片,使得翼片相对于围绕轴线的轴承旋转,以及 由形状记忆合金制成的致动器,其附接到翼片和支撑件,致动器成形为接收轴穿过其中,使得致动器的温度变化使致动器相对于轴承旋转翼片。

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