A review of shape memory alloy research, applications and opportunities
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) belong to a class of shape memory materials (SMMs), which
have the ability to 'memorise'or retain their previous form when subjected to certain stimulus …
have the ability to 'memorise'or retain their previous form when subjected to certain stimulus …
Review of MSM actuators: applications, challenges, and potential
Magnetic shape memory alloys (MSMAs) are a new and rapidly develo** class of smart
materials. These alloys demonstrate significant strain (from 6% to 12%) under an external …
materials. These alloys demonstrate significant strain (from 6% to 12%) under an external …
[HTML][HTML] Modeling of magnetic shape memory based linear and rotary actuators that utilize strain wave gearing
Abstract Magnetic Shape Memory (MSM) based actuators have exhibited considerable
potential in the domain of small-scale mechatronic applications. Nonetheless, the current …
potential in the domain of small-scale mechatronic applications. Nonetheless, the current …
Finite element modeling method utilizing mass distribution
M Rassaian, DW Twigg, J Ko - US Patent 7,840,386, 2010 - Google Patents
The invention discloses differing embodiments of finite element modeling methods utilizing
mass distribution to model an object. In one embodiment, the finite element model of the …
mass distribution to model an object. In one embodiment, the finite element model of the …
Shape memory alloy actuators with heat transfer structures, actuated assemblies including the shape memory alloy actuators, and methods of manufacturing the same
AN Gissen, JH Mabe, DE Nicholson… - US Patent 10,428,805, 2019 - Google Patents
Shape memory alloy actuators with heat transfer structures, actuated assemblies including
the shape memory alloy actuators, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed …
the shape memory alloy actuators, and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed …
Vehicle energy harvesting device having discrete sections of shape memory alloy
PW Alexander, AL Browne, PB Usoro, X Gao - US Patent 8,857,174, 2014 - Google Patents
An energy harvesting system comprises a first region having a first temperature and a
second region having a second tem perature. A heat engine is configured for converting …
second region having a second tem perature. A heat engine is configured for converting …
Shape memory alloy lifting tubes and shape memory alloy actuators including the same
DW Foutch - US Patent 11,143,170, 2021 - Google Patents
A shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator includes an SMA lifting tube that extends between a
first end and a second end and that is configured to be in thermal communication with a …
first end and a second end and that is configured to be in thermal communication with a …
Thermal management system using shape memory alloy actuator
DW Foutch - US Patent 11,168,584, 2021 - Google Patents
A thermal management system includes a heat exchanger and a housing that receives the
heat exchanger. The heat exchanger defines a heat transfer region within which thermal …
heat exchanger. The heat exchanger defines a heat transfer region within which thermal …
Method of starting a heat engine
PW Alexander, AL Browne, NL Johnson… - US Patent …, 2014 - Google Patents
BACKGROUND Thermal energy is a form of energy provided by a tempera ture difference
between objects, regions, and/or fluids. For example, a primary region of a system may have …
between objects, regions, and/or fluids. For example, a primary region of a system may have …
Shape memory alloy actuators and thermal management systems including the same
DW Foutch, KD Finke - US Patent 11,525,438, 2022 - Google Patents
US11525438B2 - Shape memory alloy actuators and thermal management systems including
the same - Google Patents US11525438B2 - Shape memory alloy actuators and thermal …
the same - Google Patents US11525438B2 - Shape memory alloy actuators and thermal …