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Date of Patent
July 26, 2011
Patent Application Number
11607976
Date Filed
December 4, 2006
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Patent abstract
A thermal bend actuator, having a plurality of elements, is provided. The actuator comprises a first active element for connection to drive circuitry a second passive element mechanically cooperating with the first element. When a current is passed through the first element, the first element expands relative to the second element, resulting in bending of the actuator. The first element is comprised of an aluminium alloy.
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