摘要 |
<p>A magnetically-mechanically active composite or sandwich material contains small elements of magnetic shape memory material (1) bonded to each other with an elastic bonding agent (2). The bonding agent is adapted to generate a returning force for the magnetic shape memory material elements. The active magnetic shape elements can be oriented by subjecting the composite material simultaneously to an alternating magnetic field and to an in-phase varying mechanical deformation while the bonding agent is still in viscous or uncured state. The material can be used, for example, in conveyors, in a user interface, or as an actuator, damper, sensor or a transducer element.</p> |