APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR A SHAPE MEMORY SPRING ACTUATOR AND DISPLAY
摘要
Various apparatus and methods for an actuator and display using one or more shape memory springs. A shape memory spring is heated and urges a pin to a first or extended position. The pin may be supported in the first position by a supporting mechanism. The shape memory spring is heated electrically, and in some embodiments under the control of a processor. The present invention may be used to display information provided in a user interface from a computer program, including text, numerical data, and graphical images.
申请公布号
WO9841962(A3)
申请公布日期
1998.12.03
申请号
WO1998US05265
申请日期
1998.03.18
申请人
PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION;SCHLEPPENBACH, DAVID, A.;LAU, WUNJI;SAID, JOE, P.