ACTUATOR
First Claim
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1. A lock actuator comprising:
- an opener of a shape memory alloy;
a resistance wire connected to said opener in a thermally conductive manner and connectable to a supply voltage.
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Abstract
An actuator for opening a locking of an emergency oxygen container or a mask door in an aircraft. The actuator includes an opener of a shape memory alloy and a resistance wire. The resistance wire is at least partly wound around the opener and can be connected to a supply voltage.
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20 Claims
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1. A lock actuator comprising:
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an opener of a shape memory alloy; a resistance wire connected to said opener in a thermally conductive manner and connectable to a supply voltage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An aircraft comprising:
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a passenger service unit in an aircraft an emergency oxygen container or mask container with a door, said emergency oxygen container or mask container being arranged in said passenger service unit in the aircraft; a door lock actuator comprising an opener of a shape memory alloy and a resistance wire connected to said opener in a thermally conductive manner and connectable to a supply voltage. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An aircraft compartment door actuator comprising:
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a compartment with a door; a lock actuator comprising an opener of a shape memory alloy and a resistance wire connected to said opener in a thermally conductive manner and a supply voltage connected to said resistance wire. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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