Adjustable shims and washers
    31.
    发明申请
    Adjustable shims and washers 有权
    可调垫片和垫圈

    公开(公告)号:US20050272211A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-08

    申请号:US11147658

    申请日:2005-06-08

    摘要: A method comprising disposing an active device comprising a shape memory polymer upon a first surface; wherein the active device is operative to change at least one physical attribute in response to a thermal activation signal; activating the active device with a thermal activation signal to substantially decrease its modulus, contacting and compressing the active device with a second surface, and cooling the device to set a compressed geometry. In another embodiment, a method comprising disposing an active device comprising a shape memory polymer in a gap between two opposing surfaces; wherein the active device is operative to exhibit a memorized shape in response to a thermal activation signal; activating the active device with a thermal activation signal to increase a dimension of the active device; filling the gap between the opposing surfaces, and cooling the device to set a new gap filling dimension.

    摘要翻译: 一种方法,包括将包含形状记忆聚合物的活性装置设置在第一表面上; 其中所述有源装置可操作以响应于热激活信号而改变至少一个物理属性; 用热激活信号激活有源器件,以大幅降低其模数,用第二表面接触和压缩有源器件,并冷却器件以设置压缩几何形状。 在另一个实施方案中,一种方法包括将包含形状记忆聚合物的活性器件设置在两个相对表面之间的间隙中; 其中所述有源装置可操作以响应于热激活信号呈现存储形状; 用热激活信号激活有源器件以增加有源器件的尺寸; 填充相对表面之间的间隙,并冷却该装置以设定新的间隙填充尺寸。

    Active mirror assemblies
    32.
    发明申请
    Active mirror assemblies 审中-公开
    主动反射镜组件

    公开(公告)号:US20050200984A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-15

    申请号:US11078644

    申请日:2005-03-11

    IPC分类号: G02F1/153

    摘要: A mirror assembly includes a reflective surface disposed on a substrate; an actuator in operative communication with at least a portion of the substrate, wherein the actuator comprises an active material; and a controller in operative communication with the active material, wherein the controller is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a change in a property of the active material, wherein the change in the property results in movement of the at least the portion of the substrate from a first position to a second position.

    摘要翻译: 反射镜组件包括设置在基板上的反射表面; 与所述基板的至少一部分可操作地连通的致动器,其中所述致动器包括活性材料; 以及控制器,其与所述活性材料可操作地通信,其中所述控制器可操作以选择性地将活化信号施加到所述活性材料并且影响所述活性材料的性质的变化,其中所述性质的变化导致所述活性材料的移动 将所述基板的至少一部分从第一位置移动到第二位置。

    Adaptive head light and lens assemblies
    34.
    发明申请
    Adaptive head light and lens assemblies 有权
    自适应头灯和镜头组件

    公开(公告)号:US20050201116A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-15

    申请号:US11078643

    申请日:2005-03-11

    IPC分类号: F21L4/04

    摘要: Disclosed herein is an adaptive head light assembly, comprising a parabolic reflector for housing a filament assembly; a lever arm having one end pivotably affixed to a bearing point of the parabolic reflector; an actuator in operative communication with the other end of the lever arm to actuate motion of the lever arm, wherein the actuator comprises a shape memory material adapted to change a shape orientation or modulus property upon receipt of an activation signal; and a spring in operative communication with the other end of the lever arm and adapted to provide a restoring force.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了一种自适应头灯组件,其包括用于容纳灯丝组件的抛物面反射器; 杠杆臂,其一端可枢转地固定在抛物面反射器的支承点上; 与杠杆臂的另一端可操作地连通的致动器来致动杠杆臂的运动,其中致动器包括适于在接收到激活信号时改变形状取向或模量特性的形状记忆材料; 以及与杠杆臂的另一端可操作地连通并适于提供恢复力的弹簧。

    Hood latch assemblies utilizing active materials and methods of use
    37.
    发明申请
    Hood latch assemblies utilizing active materials and methods of use 失效
    使用活性材料和使用方法的罩盖组件

    公开(公告)号:US20060012191A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-19

    申请号:US10893118

    申请日:2004-07-15

    IPC分类号: E05B15/02

    摘要: A latch for engaging and disengaging two opposing surfaces includes a pin disposed on one surface and a gate disposed on an opposite surface; an active material in operative communication with the pin or the gate, wherein the active material comprises a shape memory alloy, a shape memory polymer, a magnetorheological fluid, an electroactive polymer, a magnetorheological elastomer, an electrorheological fluid, a piezoelectric material, or combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing active materials; and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in a property of the active material, wherein the reversible change results in an engagement or a disengagement of the pin or the gate from the other of the pin or the gate, wherein the disengagement without the activation signal is opposed by a lifting force.

    摘要翻译: 用于接合和分离两个相对表面的闩锁包括设置在一个表面上的销和设置在相对表面上的门; 与所述销或所述门可操作地连通的活性材料,其中所述活性材料包括形状记忆合金,形状记忆聚合物,磁流变流体,电活性聚合物,磁流变弹性体,电流变流体,压电材料或组合 包括至少一种前述活性材料; 以及与所述活性材料可操作地连通的激活装置,其中所述激活装置可操作以选择性地将活化信号施加到所述活性材料并且实现所述活性材料的性质的可逆变化,其中所述可逆变化导致接合或 销或门与销或门的另一个分离,其中没有启动信号的分离与提升力相反。

    Turn signal assemblies and methods for operating the same
    38.
    发明申请
    Turn signal assemblies and methods for operating the same 失效
    转动信号组件和操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060054478A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-16

    申请号:US11229337

    申请日:2005-09-16

    IPC分类号: H01H3/16

    CPC分类号: B60Q1/40

    摘要: Turn signal assemblies for motor vehicles that employ shape memory alloy actuators to provide automatic cancellation of turn signals. A controller is in operative communication with the shape memory alloy actuator and is programmed to provide an activation signal to the shape memory alloy.

    摘要翻译: 转动使用形状记忆合金致动器的机动车辆的信号组件,以提供转向信号的自动取消。 控制器与形状记忆合金致动器可操作地通信,并被编程为向形状记忆合金提供激活信号。