High Output Paraffin (HOP) thermal actuators were developed to provide an alternative to conventional aerospace actuators: HOP actuators directly convert temperature changes to useful mechanical work. When fabricated with internal resistance heating elements, they provide an electric linear motor. For applications in which slower response times are acceptable or preferred, HOP actuators have distinct advantages over conventional approaches.


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    Title :

    High Output Paraffin Actuators: Utilization in Aerospace Mechanisms


    Contributors:
    S. Tibbitts (author)

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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