Shape memory alloy powered hydraulic accumulator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9874064
APP PUB NO 20150361754A1
SERIAL NO

14836735

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A system, in certain embodiments, includes an accumulator. The accumulator includes a first cylinder configured to receive a fluid within an internal volume of the first cylinder. The accumulator also includes a piston configured to move axially within the first cylinder. Axial movement of the piston within the first cylinder adjusts the internal volume of the first cylinder. The accumulator further includes a plurality of shape memory alloy wires configured to cause the axial movement of the piston within the first cylinder.

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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON4800 CALHOUN HOUSTON TX 77204

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Kocurek, Chris Houston, US 7 62
McWhorter, David Magnolia, US 4 70
Song, Gangbing Houston, US 31 380

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