Shape memory alloy powered hydraulic accumulator having actuation plates

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9145903
APP PUB NO 20120017583A1
SERIAL NO

12841995

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A system, in certain embodiments, includes an accumulator having a first plate with a first plurality of holes and a second plate with a second plurality of holes. The second plate is positioned at an offset from the first plate, and the second plate is moveable relative to the first plate to adjust a fluid pressure. The accumulator also includes a plurality of shape memory alloy wires extending between the first and second plates, wherein the plurality of shape memory alloy wires extend through the first and second plurality of holes.

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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON4800 CALHOUN HOUSTON TX 77204

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Lewis, Garrett Pearland, US 6 47
Patil, Devendra Houston, US 15 134
Song, Gangbing Pearland, US 31 380

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