Structure utilizing a shape-memory alloy fastener

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PATENT NO 6089781
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09132960

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A structure includes an electronic device support, an electronic device, and a fastener for the electronic device support and the electronic device. There is a first dovetail slot in the electronic device support and a second dovetail slot in the electronic device. The first dovetail slot and the second dovetail slot are in a facing relationship. A bar of a shape-memory alloy in the recovered state is received into the first slot and the second slot and has a cross sectional shape with V-shaped grooves on its opposing lateral sides engaging the first dovetail slot and the second dovetail slot.

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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONP O BOX 956 200 N SEPULVEDA BLVD EL SEGUNDO CA 90245

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  • 1998 Application Filing Year
  • B25G Class
  • 103 Applications Filed
  • 40 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 38.84 % Issued To-Date
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Kellberg, Christian J El Segundo, CA 2 52

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  • 15 Citation Count
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