Shape memory alloy actuator for inflation device

    公开(公告)号:US11753125B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-09-12

    申请号:US17351411

    申请日:2021-06-18

    IPC分类号: B63C9/19 B63C9/125 B63C9/00

    摘要: An inflation device is provided including a shell, a pin, a restraining element, and a moveable element. The shell is adapted to be coupled to an inflation canister. The pin is positioned within the shell. The pin is adapted to open a seal of the inflation canister. The restraining element is positioned within the shell. The moveable element includes a shape memory alloy. The moveable element is moveable from a first position to a second position responsive to electrical energy sent to the moveable element. While the moveable element is in the first position, the restraining element is secured within the shell to restrain the pin from opening the seal of the inflation canister. While the moveable element is in the second position, the pin is releasable to open the seal of the inflation canister.

    ACTUATOR FOR INFLATION DEVICE
    12.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220177091A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-09

    申请号:US17221543

    申请日:2021-04-02

    IPC分类号: B63C9/19 B60C29/00

    摘要: An inflation device is provided including a shell, a pin, a restraining element, and a barrier. The shell may be coupled to an inflation canister. The pin is positioned within the shell in order to open a seal of the inflation canister. The restraining element is positioned within the shell and is positioned to prevent the pin from opening the seal of the inflation canister. The restraining element is dissolvable. The barrier is positioned within the shell. The barrier includes a fluid resistant skin and a heating element coupled to the fluid resistant skin. The heating element may open a portion of the barrier responsive to an electrical current running through the heating element.

    Shape memory alloy actuator
    13.
    发明授权
    Shape memory alloy actuator 失效
    形状记忆合金执行器

    公开(公告)号:US06762515B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-13

    申请号:US10056233

    申请日:2001-12-03

    IPC分类号: H02K4100

    CPC分类号: F03G7/065

    摘要: A linear actuator includes a plurality of sub-modules disposed in adjacent array and adapted to translate reciprocally parallel to a common axis. A plurality of shape memory alloy wires extend generally linearly and parallel to the axis, and are each connected from one end of a sub-module to the opposed end of an adjacent sub-module. The SMA wires are connected in a circuit for ohmic heating that contracts the SMA wires between the sub-modules. The sub-modules are linked by the SMA wires in a serial mechanical connection that combines the constriction stroke displacement of the SMA wires in additive fashion to achieve a long output stroke. Moreover, the sub-modules are assembled in a small volume, resulting in an actuator of minimal size and maximum stroke displacement. The sub-modules may be rods or bars disposed in closely spaced adjacent relationship, or concentric motive elements, with the serial mechanical connection extending from each motive element to the radially inwardly adjacent motive element, whereby the innermost motive element receives the sum of the translational excursions of all the motive elements concentric to the innermost element. The SMA linear actuator includes a restoring spring assembly having a restoring force that decreases with increasing displacement to minimize residual strain in the SMA components. The SMA wires are connected for ohmic heating in various series and parallel circuit arrangements that optimize force output, cycle time, current flow, and ease of connection.

    摘要翻译: 线性致动器包括多个子模块,其布置在相邻的阵列中并且适于平行于公共轴线往复平移。 多个形状记忆合金线大致线性地平行于轴线延伸,并且各自从子模块的一端连接到相邻子模块的相对端。 SMA线连接在用于欧姆加热的电路中,从而在子模块之间收缩SMA线。 子模块通过串联机械连接的SMA线连接,其以相加的方式组合SMA线的收缩行程位移以实现长输出冲程。 此外,子模块以小体积组装,导致最小尺寸和最大冲程位移的致动器。 子模块可以是以紧密间隔的相邻关系设置的杆或杆,或同心运动元件,其中串联机械连接从每个动力元件延伸到径向向内相邻的动力元件,由此最内部动力元件接收平移 所有与最内层元素同心的动机元素的游览。 SMA线性致动器包括具有随着位移增大而减小的恢复力的恢复弹簧组件,以最小化SMA部件中的残余应变。 SMA线连接用于各种串联和并联电路布置的欧姆加热,可优化力输出,循环时间,电流和连接方便性。

    Shape memory alloy actuator
    14.
    发明授权
    Shape memory alloy actuator 有权
    形状记忆合金执行器

    公开(公告)号:US06326707B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-12-04

    申请号:US09566446

    申请日:2000-05-08

    IPC分类号: H02K4100

    CPC分类号: F03G7/065

    摘要: A linear actuator includes a plurality of sub-modules disposed in adjacent array and adapted to translate reciprocally parallel to a common axis. A plurality of shape memory alloy wires extend generally linearly and parallel to the axis, and are each connected from one end of a sub-module to the opposed end of an adjacent sub-module. The SMA wires are connected in a circuit for ohmic heating that contracts the SMA wires between the sub-modules. The sub-modules are linked by the SMA wires in a serial mechanical connection that combines the constriction stroke displacement of the SMA wires in additive fashion to achieve a long output stroke. Moreover, the sub-modules are assembled in a small volume, resulting in an actuator of minimal size and maximum stroke displacement. The sub-modules may be rods or bars disposed in closely spaced adjacent relationship, or concentric motive elements, with the serial mechanical connection extending from each motive element to the radially inwardly adjacent motive element, whereby the innermost motive element receives the sum of the translational excursions of all the motive elements concentric to the innermost element. The SMA linear actuator includes a restoring spring assembly having a restoring force that decreases with increasing displacement to minimize residual strain in the SMA components. The SMA wires are connected for ohmic heating in various series and parallel circuit arrangements that optimize force output, cycle time, current flow, and ease of connection.

    摘要翻译: 线性致动器包括多个子模块,其布置在相邻的阵列中并且适于平行于公共轴线往复平移。 多个形状记忆合金线大致线性地平行于轴线延伸,并且各自从子模块的一端连接到相邻子模块的相对端。 SMA线连接在用于欧姆加热的电路中,从而在子模块之间收缩SMA线。 子模块通过串联机械连接的SMA线连接,其以相加的方式组合SMA线的收缩行程位移以实现长输出冲程。 此外,子模块以小体积组装,导致最小尺寸和最大冲程位移的致动器。 子模块可以是以紧密间隔的相邻关系设置的杆或杆,或同心运动元件,其中串联机械连接从每个动力元件延伸到径向向内相邻的动力元件,由此最内部动力元件接收平移 所有与最内层元素同心的动机元素的游览。 SMA线性致动器包括具有随着位移增大而减小的恢复力的恢复弹簧组件,以最小化SMA部件中的残余应变。 SMA线连接用于各种串联和并联电路布置的欧姆加热,可优化力输出,循环时间,电流和连接方便性。