Cylindrical Shape-Memory Rotary/Linear Actuator
TBMG-7191
10/01/2002
- Content
A compact actuator generates rotary or linear motion with a large torque or force, respectively. The original version of this actuator is designed to pull a wedge that, until pulled, prevents retraction of the proposed extended nose landing gear of the space shuttle. The original version is also required to fit into a volume that is severely limited by the size of the landing-gear assembly. The basic actuator design could be adapted to other applications in which there are requirements for compact, large-force actuators with similar geometries.
- Citation
- "Cylindrical Shape-Memory Rotary/Linear Actuator," Mobility Engineering, October 1, 2002.