Patent ID: 6049267
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: F25D,H01H

Abstract:
An adaptive switching control module comprising:a single-piece elongated shape memory alloy actuator having a first portion and a second portion;a switching arm, coupled to the first and second actuator portions, the arm having first and second positions;a first electrical contact;a second electrical contact connected to the switching arm, and disposed to be electrically isolated from the first electrical contact when said arm is in the first position and disposed to be electrically connected to the first electrical contact when said arm is in the second position;a first electrical path for applying an electrical current through the first actuator portion;a second electrical path for applying an electrical current through the second actuator portion;a housing; andan adaptive control device for effecting movement of the switching arm from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position.