Innovative Modular SMA Actuator

Abstract:

A modular design for a shape memory actuator is proposed. The actuator is able to perform linear movements, while the modularity allows force and/or stroke improvements. Experimental results show how the behavior of the proposed implementation is sufficient for a wide class of problems and can be improved with proper developments.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 590)
• Pages: 405-410
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.590.405
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Alberto Borboni, Francesco Aggogeri, Nicola Pellegrini, Rodolfo Faglia
• Keywords: Actuator, Modular Design, Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)

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