A helical pin and wave sleeve maintain connector contact force under heat and vibration while easing assembly and limiting elastic overload.
Integrated dielectric molding and simplified SMA wire layout reduce materials and assembly steps while preserving actuation height and electrical isolation.
A radial multi-layer cable and insulated conductive pins enable power pickup from different directions while preserving flexible cable shaping.
Injection-molded dielectric isolation simplifies SMA bimorph actuator assembly while preserving compact structure and high z-stroke motion.
Roll-clad copper outer layers on a bimetal core maintain contact force at temperature while lowering resistance and avoiding electroplating.
A temperature-responsive shape memory section lowers insertion force during mating, then raises contact force for secure, low-resistance retention.
A planar-to-curved shape memory polymer approach simplifies catheter transducer assembly and dicing while enabling precise 360° imaging geometry.
A shape-memory ring lets the terminal mate without insertion force, then contracts with heat to maintain contact area, force, and current.
A battery-powered impact wrench drives a lead screw to crimp connectors without explosive cartridges, improving safety, speed, and tool versatility.
Non-uniform rib and depression spacing forms a meandering wire path, helping one crimp connector securely clamp different wire diameters.
Mechanical compression replaces soldering to maintain electrical connections under extreme temperatures and vibrations.
A thermal expansion circuit modifier uses an expanding material to drive a coupler along a movement axis within a housing cavity.