Rotary actuator using shape memory
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Nov 2, 1999
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Mar 17, 1998
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Mar 18, 1997
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A rotary actuator includes a bar made of shape memory alloy having ends provided with thermally insulating interface elements for interfacing with elements that are to be rotated relative to each other. An electric heater surrounds the bar and is apt to heat it above its transition temperature to the austenitic domain. The actuator is suitable for deploying or rotating solar panels.
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