Please download the dossier by clicking on the dossier button x
×

Flow control assemblies having integrally formed shape memory alloy actuators

  • US 20050000574A1
  • Filed: 04/28/2004
  • Published: 01/06/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A shape memory alloy-actuated flow controller, comprising:

  • a number of grille members, each having a long axis and being slideable relative to one another parallel to that long axis;

    a frame configured to guide said number of grille members; and

    an actuator disposed within said frame and configured to move at least one of said number of grille members to vary a size of an aperture, said actuator comprising a shape memory alloy (“

    SMA”

    ) actuator including a number of SMA elements.

View all claims
  • 4 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×