Actuator and method for improving an actuator
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Jun 5, 2018
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Aug 12, 2015
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Abstract
The present invention is about an actuator comprising at least one shape-memory-alloy based converter in a housing and at least one preload spring. The actuator is configured to cause a motion of at least one movable member. The optimal structures along with corresponding methods for improving an actuator are claimed in the independent claims. Preferable embodiments are presented in the dependent claims.
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International Classification(s)
- 2015 Application Filing Year
- A61B Class
- 16562 Applications Filed
- 12933 Patents Issued To-Date
- 78.09 % Issued To-Date
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- 6 Citation Count
- A61B Class
- 20.51 % this patent is cited more than
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