Low spring index, large displacement Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) coil actuators for use in macro- and micro-systems
Shape memory alloys (SMA) offer unique shape changing characteristics that can be exploited to produce low mass, low-bulk, large-stroke actuators. We are investigating the use of low spring index (defined as the ratio of coil diameter to wire diameter) SMA coils for use as actuators in morphing aer...
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| Language: | English |
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2015-05-19T12:41:48Z.
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