Connection means with shape memory

摘要

A connector is disclosed for providing a positive and/or a non-positive connection between at least two connecting partners. The connector or connecting means has at least one first region which engages with the first connecting partner by way of a positive and/or a non-positive connection, and at least one second region is provided which engages with the at least second connecting partner by way of a positive and/or a non-positive connection. The connecting means provides a positive and/or non-positive connection between at least two connecting partners in a simple and inexpensive manner and which meets high safety requirements. The second region of the connecting means has a region which is formed from an at least partially flat material made of an Fe alloy with shape memory characteristics and which, when activated, ensures the positive and/or non-positive connection with the second connecting partner by way of a change in shape.

主权项

1. A connector for providing a positive and/or a non-positive connection between at least two connecting partners comprising at least one first region which engages with a first connecting partner by way of a positive and/or a non-positive connection, and at least one second region which engages with at least a second connecting partner by way of a positive and/or a non-positive connection, wherein at least the second region of the connector has a region which is initially formed from an at least partially flat shaped metal sheet that is subsequently formed into a tubular shape comprising an iron alloy with shape memory characteristics and which, when activated, provides the positive and/or non-positive connection with the second connecting partner by way of a change of the tubular shape; and
wherein the at least one second region of the connector defines a longitudinal slot and at least one transverse slot when the shaped metal sheet is activated.