Actuator device with a flexible cable incorporating a shape-memory element
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May 11, 2004
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Sep 18, 2003
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Feb 20, 2003
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Jun 27, 2001
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An actuator device comprises a flexible cable (2) and opposite ends (4, 5), one of which is connected to a control member and the other to a controlled member. At least one portion of the flexible cable (2) is made of a shape-memory material in such a way that the device can be used both as a mechanical element of flexible transmission between the control member and the controlled member, and as a shape-memory actuator, designed to operate the controlled member following upon a variation in length of said shape-memory portion.
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