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Shape memory alloy pre-loaded deployment hinge

Invented by: Varouj G. Baghdasarian
Cupertino, CA Applicant: Name City State Country Type Space System/Loral, Inc. Palo Alto CA US

Originally Assigned to: Space Systems/Loral, LLC
Palo Alto, CA
[Now assigned to . . .]

Issued:2014-11-04
Filed:2012-10-31
Application No:13665722
Examined by:Ellis; Christopher P

Latching or locking deployment hinges are provided that include a shape-memory alloy (SMA) pre-load device configured to induce a pre-load across a contact interface of the latching hinge in a direction substantially perpendicular to the hinge pivot axis when the latching hinge is in a closed condition. The hinges may be sprung or actuated using a powered drive mechanism. Some implementations may feature a sprung latch/hook that is tensioned using the SMA pre-load device. Some other implementations may feature a multi-bar linkage that is tensioned using the SMA pre-load device.

[pdf] U.S. Pat. No. 8,876,062

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