Push-push latch
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09895969B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-20

    申请号:US14276390

    申请日:2014-05-13

    Abstract: A push-push latch includes a slider slidably disposed on a frame. A resilient element is to urge the slider toward an extended state. The slider or the frame defines a cam-track. A pin member is connected to the frame or the slider. The pin member selectably engages a closed course in the cam-track to cause the slider to alternate between a retracted state and the extended state in response to alternating application and removal of an actuating force on the slider. An interference member is on the frame to selectively prevent the pin member from engaging the closed course thereby locking the slider in the retracted state. A pivotable catch is rotatably on the slider to open in the extended state and to close in the retracted state. A shape memory alloy actuator selectively causes the interference member to selectively prevent the pin member from engaging the closed course.

    DEPLOYABLE CAMERA SYSTEMS
    5.
    发明申请
    DEPLOYABLE CAMERA SYSTEMS 有权
    可配合的摄像机系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140211010A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-31

    申请号:US14168457

    申请日:2014-01-30

    CPC classification number: B60R11/04 B60R2011/004 B60R2011/0094

    Abstract: A deployable camera system for a vehicle includes a body defining a cavity therein, and a camera including a housing having an exterior surface. The camera is reversibly transitionable between a stowed position in which the camera is recessed into the cavity and the exterior surface is substantially flush with the body, and a deployed position wherein the camera protrudes from the cavity and the exterior surface is not substantially flush with the body. The deployable camera system includes a first shape memory alloy element transitionable between a first state and a second state in response to a first thermal activation signal.

    Abstract translation: 用于车辆的可部署照相机系统包括在其中限定空腔的主体和包括具有外表面的壳体的照相机。 照相机在相机凹入空腔的收纳位置和外表面基本上与身体齐平的收起位置之间可逆地转换,以及展开位置,其中照相机从空腔突出并且外表面基本上与 身体。 可部署照相机系统包括响应于第一热激活信号在第一状态和第二状态之间可转换的第一形状记忆合金元件。

    Spring-bodied device for in-situ overheat alert for equipment
    6.
    发明授权
    Spring-bodied device for in-situ overheat alert for equipment 有权
    弹簧设备用于设备的原位过热警报

    公开(公告)号:US09097593B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-04

    申请号:US13862685

    申请日:2013-04-15

    CPC classification number: G01K5/70 G01K5/483

    Abstract: Malfunction or failure of mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical equipment, for example equipment used in manufacturing operations, is often preceded by an increase in the operating temperature of at least some portion of the equipment. Some pre-determined temperature, greater than the highest normal operating temperature of the equipment, is presumed or known to be indicative of impending equipment failure if no remedial action is taken. A resettable, temperature-sensitive device, containing a shape memory alloy actuator, pre-selected to operate at the pre-determined temperature, is disclosed. The device is placed in thermal contact with the equipment. If the equipment achieves the pre-determined temperature, the shape memory alloy actuator causes the device to display a flag or provide some other passive visual indication. Alternatively, or additionally, the actuator may trigger an electrically-powered alert including visual or audible alerts or a wireless communication.

    Abstract translation: 机械,电气和机电设备(例如制造操作中使用的设备)的故障或故障通常在设备的至少一部分的操作温度升高之前。 如果没有采取任何补救措施,某些预先确定的温度大于设备的最高正常工作温度,被推定或已知指示即将发生的设备故障。 公开了一种可复位的温度敏感设备,其包含预先选定为在预定温度下工作的形状记忆合金致动器。 该设备与设备进行热接触。 如果设备达到预定温度,则形状记忆合金致动器使设备显示标志或提供一些其他被动视觉指示。 或者或另外,致动器可以触发包括视觉或听觉警报或无线通信的电动警报。

    SENSOR MULTIPLEXING IN ACTUATION SYSTEMS COMPRISING ACTIVE-MATERIAL ACTUATORS
    8.
    发明申请
    SENSOR MULTIPLEXING IN ACTUATION SYSTEMS COMPRISING ACTIVE-MATERIAL ACTUATORS 有权
    包含主动执行器的执行系统中的传感器多路复用

    公开(公告)号:US20140081513A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-20

    申请号:US13917780

    申请日:2013-06-14

    Abstract: A system, method, and computer storage configured for determining period-ending positions of multiple parts movable by select actuation of corresponding active materials. The operations include receiving, from a work-source sensor, work-source input indicating a distance moved by the work source and a direction of the movement, and determining, based on the work-source input and a first and second status histories, corresponding to a first and a second part, respectively, first and second distances travelled by the parts, respectively. Operations also include calculating, based on the first and second distances determined and first and second period-starting positions, corresponding to the first and second parts, respectively, first and second period-ending positions for the first and second parts, respectively.

    Abstract translation: 一种系统,方法和计算机存储器,被配置用于确定通过相应活动材料的选择致动可移动的多个部件的周期结束位置。 操作包括从工作源传感器接收指示由工作源移动的距离和移动方向的工作源输入,以及基于工作源输入和第一和第二状态历史来确定相应的 分别到第一和第二部分,分别由部件行进的第一和第二距离。 操作还包括分别基于所确定的第一和第二距离以及分别对应于第一和第二部分的第一和第二部分的第一和第二周期开始位置的第一和第二周期结束位置。

    CLOSURE RELEASE DEVICE
    9.
    发明申请
    CLOSURE RELEASE DEVICE 审中-公开
    封闭释放装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150330118A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-19

    申请号:US14711180

    申请日:2015-05-13

    Abstract: A closure release device includes a housing fixedly attached to a closure and an actuating lever rotatably disposed on an axis of rotation on the housing. A crank lever is rotatably disposed on the axis of rotation. A coupling member is to selectively couple the actuating lever to the crank lever for rotation together. A shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator is to selectively cause the coupling member to selectively couple the actuating lever to the crank lever. The SMA actuator is electrically actuated. The crank lever is to connect to a latch to selectively release or engage the latch in response to a coupling state of the actuating lever with the crank lever and an actuation state of the actuating lever.

    Abstract translation: 闭合释放装置包括固定地附接到闭合件的壳体和可旋转地设置在壳体上的旋转轴线上的致动杆。 曲柄杆可旋转地设置在旋转轴上。 联接构件用于选择性地将致动杆联接到曲柄杆以一起旋转。 形状记忆合金(SMA)致动器用于选择性地使联接构件选择性地将致动杆联接到曲柄杆。 SMA致动器电动启动。 曲柄杆连接到闩锁,以响应于致动杆与曲柄杆的联接状态和致动杆的致动状态而选择性地释放或接合闩锁。

    LOCKABLE LATCHING DEVICE
    10.
    发明申请
    LOCKABLE LATCHING DEVICE 审中-公开
    可锁定装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150300055A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-22

    申请号:US14686070

    申请日:2015-04-14

    CPC classification number: E05B83/28 E05C19/022

    Abstract: A lockable latching device includes a body defining a cavity and having a central longitudinal axis, and a plunger disposed within the cavity. The plunger has a first end and a second end and is translatable along the axis between an open position and a closed position. The device includes an annular rotator disposed along the axis and configured for rotating the plunger about the axis. The device also includes an annular latch abutting the rotator that is transitionable between an unlocked state and a locked state. The device includes a first element operably connected to the latch and formed from a first shape memory alloy and a second element operably connected to the latch and formed from a second shape memory alloy.

    Abstract translation: 可锁定的锁定装置包括限定空腔并具有中心纵向轴线的主体和设置在腔内的柱塞。 柱塞具有第一端和第二端,并且可在打开位置和关闭位置之间沿轴线平移。 该装置包括沿轴线设置的环形旋转器,并且构造成用于围绕轴线旋转柱塞。 该装置还包括邻接旋转器的环形闩锁,其可在解锁状态和锁定状态之间转换。 该装置包括可操作地连接到闩锁并由第一形状记忆合金形成的第一元件和可操作地连接到闩锁并由第二形状记忆合金形成的第二元件。

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