Activation of safety mechanisms using smart materials
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United States of America Patent
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May 24, 2016
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Aug 29, 2013
app pub date -
Feb 25, 2013
filing date -
Feb 27, 2012
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Abstract
In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates to systems, for selectively actuating a safety mechanism, using a transformable material, to protect against an unwanted condition. The system in one implementation includes first and second pulley devices configured to accommodate multiple strands of the transformable material. In another implementation, the system includes two connection points for holding the transformable material and an overload-protection sub-system for protecting the transformable material from overload. In still another implementation, the system includes a first biasing element and a manual-release sub-system including a second biasing element.
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- F16P Class
- 49 Applications Filed
- 41 Patents Issued To-Date
- 83.68 % Issued To-Date
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- 5 Citation Count
- F16P Class
- 33.33 % this patent is cited more than
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