Activation of safety mechanisms using smart materials

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9347609
APP PUB NO 20130221763A1
SERIAL NO

13775790

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In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates to systems, for selectively actuating a safety mechanism, using a transformable material, to protect against an unwanted condition. The system in one implementation includes first and second pulley devices configured to accommodate multiple strands of the transformable material. In another implementation, the system includes two connection points for holding the transformable material and an overload-protection sub-system for protecting the transformable material from overload. In still another implementation, the system includes a first biasing element and a manual-release sub-system including a second biasing element.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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Bartos, Andrew L Clarkston, US 50 1093
Browne, Alan L Grosse Pointe, US 345 6814
Johnson, Nancy L Northville, US 367 6136
Pinto,, IV Nicholas W Shelby Townhship, US 32 176

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