Abstract: An asymmetric bistable shape memory alloy inertial actuator capable of preventing accidental actuation caused by environmental temperature variations but preserving temperature-related safety features and its use in devices.

Abstract: An asymmetric bistable shape memory alloy inertial actuator capable of preventing accidental actuation caused by environmental temperature variations but preserving temperature-related safety features and its use in devices.

Abstract: Bistable shape memory alloy inertial actuator capable of preventing accidental actuation caused by environmental temperature variations, its method of operation and its use in devices.

Abstract: A fluidic valve having a first zone and a second zone separated by an aperture that is sealed by a deformable element, where: in the first zone, there is a shape memory alloy (SMA) wire secured to a stationary surface and the SMA acts on a first surface of the deformable element either directly or through a piston; in the second zone, there are at least two ports and a plunger connected to a second surface of the deformable element, opposite to the first surface, and suitable to close one of the ports; and there is a bypass channel that permanently connects the first zone to the second zone through a first end aperture positioned in the first zone and a second end aperture positioned in the second zone.

Abstract: Bistable shape memory alloy inertial actuator capable of preventing accidental actuation caused by environmental temperature variations, its method of operation and its use in devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates in a first aspect to an actuator subassembly comprising a shape memory alloy wire (15), a biasing spring (16) and magnetic responsive elements (17, 17?) to couple the movement of a first movable element (13) and a second movable element (14) provided with a terminal (18), and in a second aspect to a fluidic valve comprising a plunger whose terminal part controls its opening and closing and where the plunger movement is controlled by the action of a shape memory alloy wire, a biasing element and magnetic responsive elements.

Abstract: Actuator assemblies comprising a core made up of a shape memory alloy wire and a coating containing a distribution of Phase Changing Material (PCM) particles with a given weight ratio between said particles and said shape memory alloy wire, and active cloths incorporating one or more of said actuator assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates in a first aspect to an actuator subassembly comprising a shape memory alloy wire (15), a biasing spring (16) and magnetic responsive elements (17, 17?) to couple the movement of a first movable element (13) and a second movable element (14) provided with a terminal (18), and in a second aspect to a fluidic valve comprising a plunger whose terminal part controls its opening and closing and where the plunger movement is controlled by the action of a shape memory alloy wire, a biasing element and magnetic responsive elements.

Abstract: A system for the remote analysis of biometric data relating to patients with oncological and/or onco-hematological diseases with comorbidity and/or adverse events, comprising one or more local monitoring infrastructures adapted to obtain biometric and/or diagnostic data relating to corresponding patients to be monitored, one or more communication networks each comprising one or more local communication devices adapted to receive data from a respective local infrastructure and one or more data processing units adapted to receive said data remotely from said local communication devices to define an IoT network, a centralized digital infrastructure adapted to receive data from said IoT networks for the generation of a database containing all the data detected by said local infrastructures and for the correlation thereof for storage in the cloud, a self-learning computational unit adapted to process said data stored in said centralized digital infrastructure.

Abstract: The present invention relates in a first aspect to a balanced pressure two-zone fluidic valve (10) with a shape memory alloy control element wherein control of the valve (10) is achieved by deformation of a deformable element (14) upon actuation of a shape memory alloy wire (15) to move a plunger (16), and in a second aspect to the use of said valve for controlling a fluid flow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to linear actuators comprising an electrically-controlled shape memory alloy coil spring (23) suitable to provide linear displacements in valves, switches, lock systems and provided with a crimped terminal at each extremity, each of said crimped terminals comprising a crimping component (21) and an engaging member (22) suitable to mount the spring (23) into the linear actuator. The invention further discloses the use of said spring (23) with particular geometrical characteristics and crimping system assuring the maximization of the available stroke and fatigue life, structural simplicity, low electrical power requirements and thermal inertia, small size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to linear actuators comprising an electrically-controlled shape memory alloy coil spring (23) suitable to provide linear displacements in valves, switches, lock systems and provided with a crimped terminal at each extremity, each of said crimped terminals comprising a crimping component (21) and an engaging member (22) suitable to mount the spring (23) into the linear actuator. The invention further discloses the use of said spring (23) with particular geometrical characteristics and crimping system assuring the maximization of the available stroke and fatigue life, structural simplicity, low electrical power requirements and thermal inertia, small size.

Abstract: Thermostatic shape memory alloy torsional actuator comprising a torsional shape memory alloy wire (1) connecting a stationary element (2) with a rotatable element (3) so as to move the latter between a rest position and an operating position, and a return element (11) acting on the rotatable element (3) so as to move the latter between said operating position and said rest position, and fluid control thermostatic valves comprising such torsional actuator.

Abstract: A module for realizing modular building structures comprises a bearing block having pairs of flat faces with complementary shaped joints for coupling with further similar modules arranged in side by side position, means for anchoring the bearing block to bearing blocks of side-by-side modules for realizing the building structure. The anchoring means comprise one pair of passages mutually perpendicular and staggered along a first transverse direction, the passages extending in the block from respective flat faces. The anchoring means also comprise reinforcing bars adapted to be inserted in a pair of consecutive passages belonging to two mutually side-by-side modules to define a reinforcement meshed armor. Each bar has ends associated with male and female connecting elements for coupling with facing ends of contiguous bars belonging to a side-by-side module.

Abstract: Thermostatic shape memory alloy torsional actuator comprising a torsional shape memory alloy wire (1) connecting a stationary element (2) with a rotatable element (3) so as to move the latter between a rest position and an operating position, and a return element (11) acting on the rotatable element (3) so as to move the latter between said operating position and said rest position, and fluid control thermostatic valves comprising such torsional actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat shielding composite cloth (100) comprising at least one pair of layers (11, 12) movably connected to each other by one or more Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires (103). The invention also relates to garments incorporating such heat shielding composite cloth (100).

Abstract: An airbag module comprises a control unit, a source of electric current managed by the control unit, a container wherein a gas is stored under pressure, and a hollow body with an inlet duct, in which an outlet of the container sealed by a pierceable membrane is tightly fitted, and an outlet duct on which an inflatable bag is tightly assembled. The airbag module further comprises an actuator assembly configured to pierce open the membrane sealing the container, said actuator assembly comprising a piercing member movably restrained to the body and at least one linear shape memory alloy wire actuator member that is electrically connected to the source of electric current and operably restrained to the piercing member so as to cause it to move beyond the pierceable membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shock absorbing device incorporating a plurality of wavy shaped elements made of a superelastic material arranged in a crossing pattern, wherein pairs of crests or troughs of said wavy shaped elements made of a superelastic material are restrained to each other in a locking manner by way of connecting elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat shielding composite cloth (100) comprising at least one pair of layers (11, 12) movably connected to each other by one or more Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires (103). The invention also relates to garments incorporating such heat shielding composite cloth (100).

Abstract: Actuator assemblies comprising a core made up of a shape memory alloy wire and a coating containing a distribution of Phase Changing Material (PCM) particles with a given weight ratio between said particles and said shape memory alloy wire, and active cloths incorporating one or more of said actuator assemblies.