公开(公告)号：US09524841B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14137138

申请日：2013-12-20

申请人： Kidde Technologies, Inc.

发明人： Paul Rennie ,  Beth A. Dutson ,  Paul D. Smith ,  Robert G. Dunster

IPC分类号： H01H37/32 ,  H01H61/01 ,  G01K5/48

CPC分类号： H01H61/0107 ,  G01K5/483

摘要： A temperature sensing system comprises a conductive tube, a shape memory alloy (SMA) element, and a detector. The SMA element is disposed to create an electrical contact with the electrical tube when subjected to at least a critical temperature, and the detector is configured to identify an alarm condition when the conductive tube and the SMA element form a closed electrical circuit.

摘要翻译： 温度感测系统包括导电管，形状记忆合金（SMA）元件和检测器。 SMA元件设置成当经受至少临界温度时与电管产生电接触，并且检测器被配置为当导电管和SMA元件形成闭合电路时识别警报状况。

公开(公告)号：US09136078B1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US11903666

申请日：2007-09-24

申请人： Gerard A. Woychik ,  Ryan J. Legge ,  Bryan S. McCoy

发明人： Gerard A. Woychik ,  Ryan J. Legge ,  Bryan S. McCoy

IPC分类号： H01H37/50 ,  H01H37/32 ,  H01H61/01

CPC分类号： H01H37/323 ,  H01H61/0107 ,  H01H2061/0122

摘要： An electromechanical switching system includes a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion. The first conductive portion includes a conductive stationary end and a conductive floating end, connected by a shape memory alloy (SMA). When an input stimulus current is applied to the SMA, changes in the SMA urge motion of the conductive floating end of the first conductive portion toward the second conductive portion, which in turn causes a change in the state of the electromechanical switching system. The input stimulus current may be calculated to satisfy a given response time requirement.

摘要翻译： 机电开关系统包括第一导电部分和第二导电部分。 第一导电部分包括通过形状记忆合金（SMA）连接的导电固定端和导电浮动端。 当输入激励电流施加到SMA时，SMA的变化促使第一导电部分的导电浮动端的运动朝向第二导电部分移动，这又导致机电开关系统状态的改变。 可以计算输入刺激电流以满足给定的响应时间要求。

公开(公告)号：US07765689B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US12323207

申请日：2008-11-25

申请人： Kenneth G. Irish ,  James A. Turek

发明人： Kenneth G. Irish ,  James A. Turek

IPC分类号： H01R9/00 ,  B23P23/00

CPC分类号： H01R12/58 ,  H01H37/323 ,  H01H61/0107 ,  H01H71/145 ,  H01R4/01 ,  H01R4/188 ,  H01R11/22 ,  H01R12/515 ,  H01R13/40 ,  Y10T29/49147 ,  Y10T29/49151 ,  Y10T29/49185 ,  Y10T29/5137

摘要： A self-locking wire terminal assembly and a shape memory wire termination system includes an electrical terminal constructed with spring legs which provide two opposing points of contact on a mating electrical conductive pin. The points of contact prevent the pin from being removed. The shape memory termination system is formed by electrically coupling a clip assembly to shape memory wire and to an electrical source. In one embodiment, the shape memory wire causes an actuator to activate when the shape memory wire dissipates electrical power. The terminal assemblies may be manufactured by assembling wire with conduction pads onto a continuous reel. The terminal assemblies may be formed from the reel by trimming wire and linkages between the conduction pads.

摘要翻译： 自锁线端子组件和形状记忆线终端系统包括由弹簧腿构成的电端子，其在匹配的导电销上提供两个相对的接触点。 接触点防止引脚被移除。 形状记忆终止系统通过将夹子组件电耦合到形状记忆线和电源而形成。 在一个实施例中，当形状记忆线消散电力时，形状记忆线使致动器致动。 端子组件可以通过将电线与导电垫组装到连续卷轴上来制造。 端子组件可以通过修整导线和导电垫之间的连接从卷轴形成。

公开(公告)号：US07665300B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US11078195

申请日：2005-03-11

申请人： S. James Biggs ,  R. Dodge Daverman

发明人： S. James Biggs ,  R. Dodge Daverman

IPC分类号： F01B29/10

CPC分类号： H01H1/0036 ,  H01H37/323 ,  H01H61/0107 ,  H01H2001/0042 ,  H01H2061/006

摘要： An actuator includes a bistable mechanism having a tension beam and a compression beam defined by a relief slit in a flexible substrate; and a first shape memory element that upon heating actuates the actuator from a first position to a second position. A heat source can be thermally coupled to actuate the first shape memory element, or the first shape memory element can be heated by passing current through the element. The actuators can be formed in an array. Such arrays can be useful for tactile displays, massagers, and the like. Also included are methods of operation and manufacturing.

摘要翻译： 致动器包括具有张力梁的双稳态机构和由柔性基板中的释放狭缝限定的压缩梁; 以及第一形状记忆元件，其在加热时致动致动器从第一位置到第二位置。 热源可以被热耦合以致动第一形状记忆元件，或者可以通过使电流通过元件来加热第一形状记忆元件。 致动器可以形成为阵列。 这样的阵列可用于触觉显示器，按摩器等。 还包括操作和制造的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07608793B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US12115797

申请日：2008-05-06

申请人： Michael L. Agronin ,  James D. Marshall ,  Rafe D. Bennett ,  Joe Rogers ,  Robert H. Gifford ,  Carolyn M. Martin

发明人： Michael L. Agronin ,  James D. Marshall ,  Rafe D. Bennett ,  Joe Rogers ,  Robert H. Gifford ,  Carolyn M. Martin

IPC分类号： H01H17/00

CPC分类号： H01H3/227 ,  H01H61/0107 ,  H01H2061/0122

摘要： A device to actuate a switch. The switch has a switch toggle movable between a first position and a second position. The device includes a switch yoke movable between the first position and the second position adapted to engage the switch toggle and move therewith. The device also includes a first linkage connected to the switch yoke. The first linkage applies a force in response to an input signal to move the switch yoke from the first position to the second position. The first linkage includes a shape memory alloy. The device is configured to permit manual actuation of the switch toggle.

摘要翻译： 一个启动开关的装置。 开关具有可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的开关拨杆。 该装置包括可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动的开关轭，其适于接合开关掣子并与其一起移动。 该装置还包括连接到开关轭的第一连杆。 第一联动装置响应于输入信号施加力，以将开关轭从第一位置移动到第二位置。 第一连杆机构包括形状记忆合金。 该设备被配置为允许手动致动开关开关。

公开(公告)号：US07323957B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-29

申请号：US11146459

申请日：2005-06-07

申请人： Stephane Menard ,  Jun Lu

发明人： Stephane Menard ,  Jun Lu

IPC分类号： H01H51/22

CPC分类号： H01H61/0107 ,  H01H50/023 ,  H01H50/026 ,  H01H50/043 ,  H01H51/2263 ,  H01H2001/5888 ,  H01H2050/028

摘要： The electro-mechanical relay comprises a base having a transversal axis and a rocking member operatively connected over the base. The rocking member is pivotable, with reference to the transversal axis, between a first position and a second position. The relay also comprises a first contact provided on the base at a location facing the rocking member and being spaced-apart from the transversal axis, and a second contact having at least a portion provided on the rocking member and being in registry with the first contact. The first and second contacts are configured and disposed to be electrically engaged at the first position of the rocking member, and electrically disengaged from each other at the second position thereof.

摘要翻译： 机电继电器包括具有横向轴线的基座和可操作地连接在基座上的摇摆构件。 摇摆构件相对于横向轴线在第一位置和第二位置之间可枢转。 所述继电器还包括设置在所述基座上的面向所述摇摆构件并且与所述横向轴线间隔开的位置的第一触点，以及具有设置在所述摇摆构件上并与所述第一触点对准的至少一部分的第二触点 。 第一和第二触头被构造和设置为在摇摆构件的第一位置处电接合，并且在其第二位置处彼此电分离。

公开(公告)号：US20070247420A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11409686

申请日：2006-04-24

申请人： Sven Strohband ,  Arne Stoschek ,  Michael Derse ,  Venkat Srinivasan

发明人： Sven Strohband ,  Arne Stoschek ,  Michael Derse ,  Venkat Srinivasan

IPC分类号： G09G5/00

CPC分类号： H01H13/84 ,  H01H61/0107 ,  H01H2209/08 ,  H01H2217/022 ,  H01H2221/068

摘要： A button configuration includes a shape-changing button that has a central region and a peripheral region. The peripheral region encircles the central region and defines a surface plane. The shape-changing button has an active state and an inactive state. The central region of the button protrudes from the surface plane and provides a push button function when the button is in the active state. The central region of the button extends substantially in the surface plane and provides no push button function when the button is in the inactive state. A control panel having shape-changing buttons is also provided.

摘要翻译： 按钮配置包括具有中心区域和外围区域的形状改变按钮。 周边区域围绕中心区域并限定一个表面平面。 形状切换按钮具有活动状态和非活动状态。 当按钮处于活动状态时，按钮的中心区域从表面平面突出并提供按钮功能。 当按钮处于非活动状态时，按钮的中心区域基本上在表面平面上延伸，并且不提供按钮功能。 还提供了具有形状改变按钮的控制面板。

公开(公告)号：US20070086237A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11528712

申请日：2006-09-27

申请人： Sandip Tiwari ,  Chung Kim

发明人： Sandip Tiwari ,  Chung Kim

IPC分类号： G11C11/34

CPC分类号： H01L27/115 ,  B81B3/0072 ,  B81B2201/016 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  G11C13/0016 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C23/00 ,  G11C2213/14 ,  G11C2213/17 ,  G11C2213/77 ,  H01H9/547 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H61/0107 ,  H01L21/28273 ,  H01L27/112 ,  H01L29/66825 ,  H01L29/785

摘要： Mechanical devices having bistable positions are utilized to form switches and memory devices. The devices are actuatable to different positions and may be coupled to a transistor device in various configurations to provide memory devices. Actuation mechanisms include electrostatic methods and heat. In one form, the mechanical device forms a gate for a field effect transistor. In a further form, the device may be a switch that may be coupled to the transistor in various manners to affect its electrical characteristics when on and off. The memory switch in one embodiment comprises side walls formed with tensile or compressive films. A cross point switch is formed from a plurality of intersecting conductive rows and columns of conductors. Actuatable switches are positioned between each intersection of the rows and columns such that each intersection is independently addressable.

摘要翻译： 利用具有双稳态位置的机械装置来形成开关和存储装置。 这些器件可被驱动到不同的位置，并且可以以各种配置耦合到晶体管器件以提供存储器件。 致动机制包括静电法和热量。 在一种形式中，机械装置形成用于场效应晶体管的栅极。 在另一种形式中，器件可以是开关，其可以以各种方式耦合到晶体管，以便在接通和断开时影响其电特性。 在一个实施例中的存储器开关包括由拉伸或压缩膜形成的侧壁。 交叉点开关由多个交叉的导电行和导体列形成。 可执行开关位于行和列的每个交叉点之间，使得每个交叉点可独立寻址。

公开(公告)号：US20050270129A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11146459

申请日：2005-06-07

申请人： Stephane Menard ,  Jun Lu

发明人： Stephane Menard ,  Jun Lu

IPC分类号： H01H50/02 ,  H01H50/04 ,  H01H51/22 ,  H01H61/01 ,  H05K1/00

CPC分类号： H01H61/0107 ,  H01H50/023 ,  H01H50/026 ,  H01H50/043 ,  H01H51/2263 ,  H01H2001/5888 ,  H01H2050/028

摘要： The electro-mechanical relay comprises a base having a transversal axis and a rocking member operatively connected over the base. The rocking member is pivotable, with reference to the transversal axis, between a first position and a second position. The relay also comprises a first contact provided on the base at a location facing the rocking member and being spaced-apart from the transversal axis, and a second contact having at least a portion provided on the rocking member and being in registry with the first contact. The first and second contacts are configured and disposed to be electrically engaged at the first position of the rocking member, and electrically disengaged from each other at the second position thereof.

摘要翻译： 机电继电器包括具有横向轴线的基座和可操作地连接在基座上的摇摆构件。 摇摆构件相对于横向轴线在第一位置和第二位置之间可枢转。 所述继电器还包括设置在所述基座上的面向所述摇摆构件并且与所述横向轴线间隔开的位置的第一触点，以及具有设置在所述摇摆构件上并与所述第一触点对准的至少一部分的第二触点 。 第一和第二触头被构造和设置为在摇摆构件的第一位置处电接合，并且在其第二位置处彼此电分离。

公开(公告)号：US20050098413A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10501992

申请日：2004-03-16

申请人： Kiyotaka Uehira

发明人： Kiyotaka Uehira

IPC分类号： H01H13/14 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H61/01 ,  H01H9/26

CPC分类号： H01H61/0107 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H2221/068

摘要： The present invention offers a switching device in which the intermediate part of shape-memory-alloy wire (17) is retained by actuator (9) connected to one end of link mechanism (4), and both ends of shape-memory-alloy wire (17) are fixedly retained by printed-circuit board (13). Both end parts of shape-memory-alloy wire (17) are fixed on printed-circuit board (13). This shape-memory-alloy wire (17) generates heat due to electric power supplied from the circuit, generates the shape-memory effect to deform. This causes actuator (9) to operate. On this occasion, because the electrically connected part is fixed, even for frequent repetitive operations, damage due to fatigue does not occur, thus improving reliability. In addition, the device can be simplified because it dispenses with a separate part such as a current-carrying wire, and not requiring a process such as an installation work for current-carrying wires offers low-cost switching devices.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种开关装置，其中形状记忆合金线（17）的中间部分由连接到连杆机构（4）的一端的致动器（9）保持，并且形状记忆合金线 （17）由印刷电路板（13）固定地保持。 形状记忆合金线（17）的两端部固定在印刷电路板（13）上。 这种形状记忆合金线（17）由于从电路提供的电力产生热量，产生变形的形状记忆效应。 这导致致动器（9）操作。 在这种情况下，由于电连接部分是固定的，即使频繁重复操作，也不会发生疲劳造成的损伤，从而提高可靠性。 此外，该装置可以被简化，因为它省去了诸如载流线的单独的部件，并且不需要诸如载流导线的安装工作的过程提供了低成本的开关装置。