摘要 |
<p>Process for manufacturing an elongate structure having an orientable end, comprising a flexible longitudinal body (2) combined with at least one actuation member comprising at least one wire made of shape-memory alloy or SMA wire (4) extending along the body and being anchored thereto at its ends, and combined with means for the controlled heating thereof, characterized in that the process comprises the following steps: insertion of at least the ends of the SMA wire into tubes (5a...5d); crimping of the tubes onto the ends of the SMA wire; and fastening of the tubes to the body so that the wire extends along the body.</p> |