Shape memory faucet

摘要

A shape memory faucet has a base configured to be coupled to a surface, a spray head configured to direct a spray of fluid, and a faucet spout disposed between the base and the spray head, the faucet spout comprising a waterway and at least one elongated member formed from a shape memory alloy material. The faucet spout having the elongated member(s) formed from the shape memory alloy material is deformable from an initial shape corresponding to a rest position to a displaced shape corresponding to a deployed position. The elongated member(s) formed from the shape memory alloy material are operable to return the faucet spout to the rest position when released from the deployed position.

主权项

1. A shape memory faucet, comprising:
a base configured to be coupled to a surface; a spray head configured to direct a spray of fluid; and a faucet spout disposed between the base and the spray head, the faucet spout comprising a waterway and at least one elongated member formed from a shape memory alloy material disposed adjacent to the waterway, wherein the at least one elongated member formed from the shape memory alloy material is configured to deform from an initial shape to a displaced shape when a force is exerted upon the faucet spout or the spray head, maintain the displaced shape, and automatically return from the displaced shape to substantially the initial shape when released.