12results about "Sensitive elements" patented technology

Actuator module (200) for releasing a release body (300), comprising: a module base (2); at least one retaining element (4) rotatable relative to the module base (2) between a ready position and a working position in a plane (3), designed as a lever, with a distal end section (14) and an adjacent proximal end section (16), which in the ready position prevents release of the release body (300) and in the working position allows release of the release body (300) from the plane (3), wherein the at least one retaining element (4) in the ready position is under the effect of a first spring preload pressing the at least one retaining element (4) towards the working position; a locking body (6) movable between a locking position and a release position relative to the module base (2), which in its locking position blocks movement of the at least one retaining element (4) from the ready position to the working position and in its release position permits movement of the at least one retaining element (4) from the ready position to the working position; and an actuator device (8) for moving the locking body (6) from the locking position to the release position, wherein the actuator device (8) comprises at least one actuator component (10) made of a shape memory material which is fixed with a first fastening section (24) relative to the module base (2) and is fixed with a second fastening section (26) relative to the locking body (6).

The utility model relates to the technical field of instrument hairsprings, and discloses an instrument hairspring convenient to install, which comprises a chassis, and a fixing assembly and a protection assembly are arranged above the chassis. According to the instrument hairspring convenient to install, through the design of the elastic plates and the L-shaped swing rods, the installation, protection and disassembly processes of the hairspring body are optimized, during installation, the elastic plates are in threaded connection with the base body through the extrusion blocks, uniform pressure is applied to the inner ring of the hairspring body, the installation steps are simplified, and the installation efficiency is improved. Meanwhile, deformation or damage caused by uneven stress is avoided, the stability and reliability of the hairspring body are ensured, through cooperation of the L-shaped swing rod and the contact rod, deformation or collapse of the hairspring body caused by gravity, inertia or vibration in the swing process is prevented, the service life is prolonged, and in the disassembly process, after an extrusion block is separated from a base body, the extrusion block is not prone to deformation or collapse. And the elastic plate automatically resets, the L-shaped swing rod is pulled by the connecting wire to be away from the hairspring body, rapid disassembly is achieved, and maintenance and replacement are convenient.

The present invention relates to a release unit (1) for the controlled release of a mechanical lock, comprising: an actuator housing (10); at least one release element (2) extending through the actuator housing (10) and arranged to be axially displaceable within the actuator housing (10); at least one release unit (7) arranged in the actuator housing (10); at least one tolerance compensation spring (4) supported in the actuator housing (10) on one side and on the release element (2) on the other; at least one actuator spring (5) supported in the actuator housing (10) on one side and in the release unit (7) on the other; and a contact surface (9) provided in the actuator housing (10), wherein the at least one release unit (7) comprises a release lever (30); each release lever (30) is operatively connected to a first and a second transmission lever (34, 35);at least one structural component (23) fixed in the actuator housing (10), providing an element holder (21) having a release element (22) and a guide track for the release lever (30), the first translation lever (35) and the second translation lever (34); and comprising at least one stop element (8) connected to the at least one locking element (2), as well as a method for controlled release of a mechanical locking element by means of a release unit (1) and a missile positioning system comprising a release mechanism with at least one such release unit (1).

Actuator unit (AE) for actuating a valve (V) for a pneumatic adjustment device (PV) of a vehicle seat (FZS), comprising: - a printed circuit board (PCB) with an actuating section (AC) for actuating the valve (V) and - a shape memory alloy element (SMA) coupled to the actuating section (BA) which, when electrical energy is supplied, is deformable such that the actuating section (BA) is moved to actuate the valve (V), wherein the actuating section (BA) is defined by a recess (A) in the printed circuit board (PCB).

This invention provides a thermal response element with high freedom in setting hysteresis over a wide temperature range and capable of setting relatively small hysteresis. A plate-shaped thermal response element (100) whose shape changes with temperature is described. At room temperature, the cross-section of the thermal response element is a composite curve composed of multiple curves, with different curves at the center (121) and the outer periphery (122) surrounding the center. When the temperature reaches a predetermined range outside room temperature, the shape of the thermal response element changes, and the cross-section of the thermal response element after the shape change is again a composite curve composed of multiple curves. The cross-sections at the center and the outer periphery surrounding the center are different curves, and the boundary (123) between the center and the outer periphery is the same before and after the shape change.

A temperature compensated MEMS resonator includes a substrate and a device layer, wherein a thermal expansion coefficient of the substrate is lower than a thermal expansion coefficient of the device. The device layer is configured to form a resonant structure comprising: a single anchor bonded to the substrate; an outer region, wherein the outer region is continuous and does not abut the anchor; and at least two tethers, each tether coupling the outer region to the anchor.

Lighting device (1) for a fairing part, comprising - a carrier (2), - at least one light-emitting light source (4) fixed to the support (2), - a mirror (8) of the lighting device (1) fixed to the support (2) by means of a reversibly deformable holder (9) and designed to deflect the emitted light, and - a controllable deformation means (10) that deforms the holder (9), wherein a deformation of the holder (9) causes a change in the position of the mirror (8) relative to the at least one light source (4).

Described is an article of sports equipment for a user engaging in a sport, with a stiffness-altering mechanism including an elongate member and an actuator and configured to alter a stiffness of the article of sports equipment during the sport, and a controller configured to operate the actuator for controlling movement of the elongate member to alter the stiffness of the article of sports equipment during the sport. An article of sports equipment can be a hockey stick including a sensor and a processing entity configured to determine information regarding hockey play by the hockey player based on the sensor. A first sensor can be configured to output a first electronic signal that represents the movement of the article of sports equipment and a second sensor configured to output a second electronic signal that represents the flexure of the article of sports equipment.

A described actuator module for releasing an equipment component comprises: a guide sleeve; a coupling body intended for coupling with the equipment component, which is movably arranged relative to the guide sleeve along a sleeve axis thereof from a ready position to a working position, wherein the coupling body is capable of effecting the release of the equipment component by moving from the ready position to the working position; a locking body movable relative to the guide sleeve between a locking position and a release position; an actuator device for moving the locking body; and a spring system designed to provide a spring preload which forces the coupling body in the ready position towards the working position.and a damping system designed to decelerate and / or cushion the coupling body when it moves into the working position. A system and a satellite with such an actuator module are also described.

Provided is a thermally-actuated element having a high degree of freedom for setting a differential across a wide temperature band, and with which it is also possible to set a comparatively low differential. This plate-shaped thermally-actuated element 100, which has a shape that changes in conjunction with a change in temperature, has a cross-section at a room temperature that is a composite curve formed by combining a plurality of curves, the cross-section being at different curves at a center portion 121 of the thermally-actuated element and an outer peripheral portion 122 surrounding the center portion. The shape of the thermally-actuated element changes at a prescribed temperature outside the range of room temperature, the cross-section of the thermally-actuated element after the shape change is a composite curve formed by combining a plurality of curves, and the cross-section is at different curves at the center portion of the thermally-actuated element and the outer peripheral portion surrounding the center portion. A boundary 123 between the center portion and the outer peripheral portion is the same before and after the shape change of the thermally-actuated element.

The present invention relates to a display device (1) with a movable display panel (2) and a drive mechanism (3) for moving or rotating the display panel (2). The drive mechanism (3) has actuating elements (30) for moving or rotating the display panel (2), which are made of a shape-memory alloy.