Linear output nitinol engine

Patent · Tue Jan 14 00:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:6075958

Banks, R M

This patent describes a linear output nitinol engine consisting of a number of integrated communicating parts. The engine has an external support framework which is described in detail. The patent further describes a wire transport mechanism, a pair of linkage levers with a loom secured to them, a number of nitinol wires strung between the looms, and a power takeoff block secured to the linkage levers. A pulley positioned in a flip-flop supporting bracket and a power takeoff modality including a tension member connected to a power output cable in order to provide linear power output transmission is described. A method for biasing the timing and the mechanism for timing the synchronization of the throw over arms and the flip-flop of the pulley are also described.

• Assignee: NOV; EDB-86-071857
• Patent Number(s): US 4563876
• OSTI ID: 6075958
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 25 Feb 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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