Shape memory actuator smart connector
AssigneeJohnson Service Company
InventorsDavid N. AbuJudom, II, Paul E. Thoma, Roger V. Hajny, Steven A. Linstead, Bruce R. Schultz
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Abstract
A pivotal electrical connector for connecting a shape memory alloy element in the form of a coil spring to a fixed member, the connector including a strip of electrically conductive material having a clip or a pair of legs for securing the connector to one of the coils of the element. A pair of holes may be provided in the strip through which the coil is threaded. A rotational connector is provided in the strip for engaging the fixed member.
Claims4
An electrically conductive connector for connecting a coil-shaped shape memory element to a pin, said connector comprising a strip of electrically conductive material, means at one end of said strip for connecting said connector to one of the coils of the element, said connecting means including a pair of holes, with the coil threaded through the holes and means in said strip for rotationally engaging the pin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.