Patent ID: 8454751
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: B08B

Abstract:
1. A surface debris removal system, comprising: a signal transmitting/receiving device with a surface having debris thereon; a conductive memory wire; a two-position snap spring with a moveable portion configured to be at one of a retracted position and an extended position; a power source coupled to the conductive memory wire and configured to provide power to the conductive memory wire, a mechanical actuator with a lever arm; and an electronic actuator coupled to the mechanical actuator, wherein actuation of the electronic actuator causes the lever arm of the mechanical actuator to engage the moveable portion of the two-position snap spring, and where in response to engaging the lever arm, the moveable portion of the two-position snap spring moves from the retracted position to the extended position, where in response to the moving of the moveable portion of the two-position snap spring from the retracted position to the extended position, an energy is generated and transferred to the surface that dislodges the debris from the surface.