Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to structural, seismic beams and columns as well as to structures including such beams and columns. The seismic beams and columns may be sized, shaped, or otherwise configured to produce approximately even or uniform load distribution (e.g., during a seismic event and/or wind loading event).

Abstract: A landscaping post guard comprising a base, a lower collar and an upper collar is disclosed. The base comprises a side wall having an upper lip, a tray extending inwardly from the side wall below the upper lip, a central opening, and a raised lip around said central opening. The lower collar fits inside of the side wall, below the tray. The upper collar fits inside of said raised lip around said central opening. A guard comprising a planar sheet that connects a raised peripheral rim to a central upwardly extending wall is also disclosed. Tabs extend inwardly from an upper portion of the inner wall and a slit extends from the raised peripheral rim to the central wall. A spike band may be secured to the peripheral rim.

Abstract: An escape base on a roof includes a base having an exit, a first shielding portion on a first side of the exit, and a second shielding portion on a second side of the exit opposite to the first side of the exit. The first shielding portion includes a first stop wall extending upward from an outer edge of the first shielding portion. A first shield wall extends outward from the first stop wall. A space is defined between the first shield wall and the first stop wall. The second shielding portion can include a second stop wall extending upward from an outer edge of the second shielding portion, and a second shield wall extends outward from the second stop wall, defining a space between the second shield wall and the second stop wall. The base provides sufficient spaces for receiving waterproof glue for fixing the base to the roof.

Abstract: A channelized rainscreen framework for making a stucco wall by attaching a back side of the channelized rainscreen framework to a front side of a sheathing of a building and applying mortar to a front side of the channelized rainscreen framework. The channelized rainscreen framework comprising a lath sheet and a channel sheet, the channel sheet having a channel sheet front and a channel sheet back, the channel sheet front coupled to the lath sheet, the channel sheet having alternating troughs and peaks, the troughs and peaks running a length of the channel sheet, the peaks forward of the troughs, the channel sheet defining a plurality of channels behind the peaks. The channel sheet has a plurality of holes sized to allow enough mortar to penetrate through the channel sheet to embed it in the mortar, but not to fill the channels.

Abstract: A wall system including one or more vented panels configured to be coupled to one another to form one or more wall structures and/or a roof structure of a building. Each vented panel may include a semi-hollow body portion defining one or more passageways therein. The one or more vented panels may be configured to fluidly communicate with one another at least by way of the one or more passageways defined therein, so as to provide continuous flow pattern of air throughout the wall and/or roof structure. The vented panels may be configured to provide a free flow of ventilation air between adjacent walls structures and/or the roof structure, thereby providing adequate ventilation of a building.

Abstract: A subfloor component comprises a hardboard panel having first and second opposing faces and a plurality of intersecting grooves to define, in cross-section, a plurality of pedestals having walls that extend into the panel from the first face generally toward the second face. At least one of the pedestals has at least one wall that is undercut. The subfloor component also comprises a film of substantially moisture-impervious material attached to the first face of the panel and that conforms to the tops and walls of the pedestals and to the bottoms of the grooves.

Abstract: A flooring system for installation over a surface that provides flooring using artificial wood panels over a plastic base formed from recycled plastics for even durable support over cement or dirt surfaces.

Abstract: A façade (100) comprising at least one façade panel (112) having a front face (131) and a rear face (113) and at least two panel support elements (108). Each panel support element (108) comprises a first arm (110), a second arm (109) wherein at least a portion of the second arm (109) is attached to the rear face (113) of the façade panel (112). The panel support element (108) also comprising at least two panel retaining elements (101), each comprising a first flange (104) and a channel 106, wherein at least a portion of the second arm (109) of the panel support element (108) is restrained within the channel (106) and each panel retaining element (101) is attached to a building structural substrate (102).

Abstract: A wallboard joint tape designed to cover a seam joint defined by joining adjacent sheets of wallboard includes an elongate length of tape being supplied as a rolled strip having a first side edge and a second side edge wrapped around a center member having a central opening. The strip has an upper side and an opposite lower side. A lengthwise crease is provided along a centered longitudinal line of the lower side. A plurality of indicators is provided for marking at least one side edge of the tape for enhancing a proper orientation of the tape. The proper orientation of the tape is determined based on a location of the indicators upon the tape.

Abstract: A door lite frame comprises a first frame component comprising first screw bosses and first grip sockets, and a second frame component comprising second screw bosses and second grip sockets. The first and second frame components are constructed to permit arrangement of the first and second frame components in an assembled state and a nested state with respect to one another. In the assembled state, the first screw bosses are correspondingly aligned with the second screw bosses, and the first and second frame components are secured to each other. In the nested state, at least one of the first screw bosses of the first frame component is mated with at least one of the second grip sockets of the second frame component.

Abstract: A pillar slab system using precast concrete pillar slabs for constructing a pillar, pergola or other stone structure comprises a body comprising at least four sides. Each exterior side surface comprises at least one simulated stone face. At least first and second side surfaces also have at least one simulated joint defining a visual separation between simulated stone faces. The simulated joints in the side surfaces are disposed at different horizontal positions, so that when one pillar slab is stacked on an identical pillar slab in a different orientation, the simulated joints in adjacent surfaces are vertically staggered relative to one another to avoid obvious repeating patterns and provide the appearance of a natural stone construction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide composite roofing strips that may be attached to a roofing membrane for aesthetic and/or functional purposes and method of attaching the same. According to one embodiment, a composite roofing strip may include a longitudinally extending body having a base and a lateral member extending from the base, and may also include an insert extending partially or fully along the body and coupled therewith. The insert may be formable so as to allow the composite roofing strip to be adjusted to have a desired profile and to maintain the desired profile of the composite roofing strip post adjustment.

Abstract: A system for installing and securing construction materials. The system provides for constructing structures which comprise a covering. The system uses an installing and securing clip attached to a support structure. The installing and securing clip can grasp and hold in place a construction material used for a covering. The system allows for attaching construction materials while keeping the attachment mechanism largely out of sight for desired aesthetics. The system also allows for easy removal of construction material for repair or replacement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame structure, such as a window sash or a frame for a window or door, comprising a core made from at least one core member made from expanded polystyrene (EPS) with a density of 80-200 kg/m3 and a shell of polyurethane (PUR) encasing the core. The core may include a plurality of core members, some of which may be made from a different material.

Abstract: A door assembly is disclosed which comprises a stationary frame and a movable frame, wherein the door assembly further comprises an adjusting assembly comprising a fixing element detachably connected with the stationary frame and having a cavity, the cavity having oppositely a first inner wall and a second inner wall, the first inner wall being provided with a first engaging element; an adjusting element detachably connected with the movable frame and having a adjusting block, the adjusting block being capable of being received within the cavity and defining a adjusting cavity together with the second inner wall, the adjusting block being provided with a second engaging element; and a locking element capable of extending into the adjusting cavity so as to engage the first engaging element with the second engaging element.

Abstract: A front adjustable wall panel mounting device that is adjustable from the front of a wall is disclosed. The front adjustable wall panel mounting device has a fixed channel configured to be coupled with a wall frame and a moving channel configured to be coupled with wall panel mounting hardware. The fixed channel and the moving channel are configured to be nested together. The tilt of the wall panel is adjusted by turning first or second adjustment bolts. The depth of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning both the first and second adjustment bolts in the same direction, by the same amount. The vertical height of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning the third adjustment bolt. A thin wrench can be inserted into the wall panel gap, engage and turn the adjustment bolt.

Abstract: A ground anchor for a delineator includes a unitary plastic body having a receptacle shaped and configured for connection to a delineator post and a ground engaging portion extending from the receptacle along a longitudinal axis. The ground engaging portion includes a plurality of tapered blades. Delineator assemblies using the ground anchor, and methods of installing the ground anchor, are also provided.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mounting clip for mounting an exterior metal cladding from an exterior sheathing in a building to form a set off between the metal cladding and the sheathing. The mounting clip is made of a plastic material having a low thermal conductivity and is made in the general form of an I-beam with parallel first and second flat portions held together by a web portion. The second flat portion is longer than the first web portion so as to accommodate mounting apertures in order to make the mounting clip easier to install.

Abstract: Provided is a tablet packing method including: a step of conveying a long sheet material that is a material of a packing bag in a longitudinal direction; a step of introducing all of a same kind of tablets of the tablets prescribed to each patient to a packing space formed by the conveyed long sheet material; a step of sealing the long sheet material to form a section in which the packing space provided with the tablets is airtight; and a step of cutting the long sheet material provided with one or a plurality of the sections, in predetermined units in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermo-forming packaging machine with a controller, a first forming station for forming a tray into a base film and a second motor-adjustable forming station for forming a lid into a top film. A first detection device detects the marking of the base film for controlling a film advance step of the tray associated with this marking into the sealing station.

Abstract: The present invention presents methods for making oxidation-resistant and wear-resistant polyethylenes and medical implants made therefrom. Preferably, the implants are components of prosthetic joints, e.g., a bearing component of an artificial hip or knee joint. The resulting oxidation-resistant and wear-resistant polyethylenes and implants are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically adhering seeds (hereinafter “seeds” shall refer to pre-germination seed rice when adhered to the mulching film, and to seeds which have germinated and divided after being planted and growing deeper roots in a rice paddy) to a biodegradable mulching film having an anti-blocking function, and to a method for adhering the seeds by using the apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to the apparatus for automatically adhering the seeds, which forms by means of a cutting means or a punching means through-holes or germination gaps on the mulching film on which germination holes have not been punched, can process adhesive coating and seed adhering in an accurate, swift, and automatic manner, and which is provided with a releasing agent so as to coat the releasing agent after coating the adhesive, thereby preventing blocking due to overlapping of the mulching film when winding same.

Abstract: Items may be packaged for shipping or storage using additive manufacturing techniques, also known as three dimensional (3-D) printing. Packages made by such processes may be referred to as 3-D printed packages and may include packing material printed at least partially around the item(s) and/or an outer cover printed about at least a portion of an exterior of the packing material and/or the item(s). A packaging system may include a 3-D printer and a computing device communicatively coupled to the 3-D printer. The computing device may obtain a packaging model describing a package for one or more items. A print module of the computing device may include instructions to print the package at least partially about the item(s) according to the packaging model.

Abstract: A monitoring system for a packaging machine comprises a plurality of functional units arranged to perform operations in sequence including to form or receive a package, fill the package with liquid or solid content and seal the package. The monitoring system comprises a plurality of signal inputs, each arranged to receive signals from respective functional units indicating status or measured values; a graphical user interface permitting interaction with an operator of the packaging machine; and a processor arranged to process received signals and control operation of the graphical user interface, wherein the processor is arranged to, from the signals, identify an event if any of the functional units is preventing any other functional unit in the sequence to operate, and upon any such identified event, enable the graphical user interface to provide an indication thereupon in a displayed representation of the functional units of the packaging machine.

Abstract: A method of preparing a sealing surface of a container for application of a seal. A lip of the container may be heated, rinsed, and dried to establish the sealing surface. Then the seal may be applied to the sealing surface.

Abstract: A container with improved sealing, for improved security in the event of loading, transporting and/or unloading submicron particles, in particular nanopowder/nanoparticles, includes a connector for injecting liquid and/or gas. Such a container can also contain at least one inflatable seal (40) valve (3; 4). The container is provided with elements for changing the physical state of the material by heating, mixing or ultrasound bombardment. A method for using the container and an inflatable seal valve are also described.

Abstract: A method of sealing a package containing a food product is provided. The method comprises applying a lid to a non-planar flange surrounding a periphery of the food package. The method comprises supporting at least a portion of the non-planar flange and progressively sealing the lid to the supported portion of the non-planar flange by applying pressure at one or more tangent points against the lid and the flange using a sealing member having a pressure applying surface that rotates about an axis of rotation and one of radially varies relative to the axis of rotation and the axis of rotation reciprocates.

Abstract: An air intake of an air handling or HVAC system, such as located in a ceiling of a structure, includes a movable filter housing. The filter housing comprises a grate configured to support one or more air filters at a top side thereof. The filter housing is mounted via one or more extendable connectors and includes a control tool mount. Connection of a control tool to the filter housing allows a user to pull the filter housing downwardly to a lowered position for replacing the air filter(s). The filter housing may be biased upwardly to its use position and may include a latch or lock to secure it in the use position.

Abstract: An oil separator includes a separation chamber for separating oil mist from blow-by gas of an internal combustion engine and a case in which the separation chamber is formed. The oil separator further includes an introduction pipe, which is connected to the case and introduces blow-by gas into the separation chamber, and a discharge pipe, which is connected to the case and discharges blow-by gas that has passed through the separation chamber. An inlet inner wall portion, which is formed by a part of the discharge pipe that includes the inlet, protrudes further downward than an outlet inner wall portion, which is formed by a part of the discharge pipe that includes the outlet. A step is formed at the boundary between the inlet inner wall portion and the outlet inner wall portion to prevent oil from moving along the inner wall of the discharge pipe toward the outlet.

Abstract: An air filter for a fresh air system of an internal combustion engine may include a housing having a first housing shell and a second housing shell. An intermediate panel may be disposed therebetween separating a crude chamber from a clean chamber in the housing. The intermediate panel may have a passage opening. A filter element may be arranged in the passage opening, and the filter element may include a surrounding seal. The intermediate panel may include a surrounding seal contour on an inside edge bordering the passage opening, and the seal may rest on the seal contour. A fixing frame may be configured as a separate component with respect to the intermediate panel, the two housing shells, and the filter component. The fixing frame may encompass a side of the seal facing away from the seal contour along the filter element and be secured to the intermediate panel.

Abstract: A honeycomb filter includes a plurality of cells and porous cell walls. The plurality of cells defines exhaust gas passages. The plurality of cells includes exhaust gas introduction cells and exhaust gas emission cells. Each of the exhaust gas emission cells is adjacently surrounded fully by the exhaust gas introduction cells across the porous cell walls. The exhaust gas introduction cells include first exhaust gas introduction cells and second exhaust gas introduction cells. A cross-sectional area of each of the exhaust gas emission cells in a cross section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the plurality of cells is equal to or larger than a cross-sectional area of each of the second exhaust gas introduction cells in the cross section. The exhaust gas introduction cells and the exhaust gas emission cells have one of a first structure and a second structure in the cross section.

Abstract: A honeycomb filter includes a plurality of honeycomb fired bodies and adhesive layers. Each of the plurality of honeycomb fired bodies includes a plurality of cells, porous cell walls, and an outer wall. The plurality of cells includes exhaust gas introduction cells and exhaust gas emission cells. The exhaust gas introduction cells and the exhaust gas emission cells each have a uniform cross-sectional shape throughout from the exhaust gas inlet side to the exhaust gas outlet side excluding a plugged portion in a cross section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the plurality of cells. Each of the exhaust gas emission cells is adjacently surrounded fully by the exhaust gas introduction cells across the porous cell walls. The plurality of cells includes outer cells which are adjacent to the outer wall and which include the exhaust gas introduction cells.

Abstract: Provided is a mowing boundary area recognizing apparatus of a mowing robot. The mowing boundary area recognizing apparatus includes a ground state measurer configured to acquire environment data of a ground based on a grass length on the ground, a determiner configured to determine the grass length on the ground on a basis of the ground environment data to recognize a mowing boundary area, and a controller configured to adjust running of the mowing robot to a mowing area for which mowing is needed.

Abstract: An assembly and method for displacing bees from vegetation subject to cutting by mowing machines. The assembly is provided as blower means and an affixed funnel attachment. In operation, the blower means force air into the funnel attachment, directing a concentrated air stream to an area immediately in front of the mowing deck, displacing animals in the area prior to cutting by the mowing deck. A funnel mouth is oriented so that the emitted air stream is at least as wide as the mower deck, and multiple blower assemblies or larger funnel attachments may be used to accommodate larger mowing decks. A kit for retrofitting existing mowers is provided. A rake is further provided for use alone or with the blower means. The method for displacing animals includes selective actuation of the blower and/or other displacement means while operating the mowing machine.

Abstract: Provided are devices, systems and methods related to lawn implements for use in landscaping. Devices including lawn implements such as rollers, stripers, dethatchers, aerators, and lawn spreaders adapted to be selectively coupled to a walk-behind lawn implement, such as a walk-behind lawn mower. A receiver system is provided to be coupled to or as a part of the walk-behind lawn implement. In use, the devices coupled to the walk-behind lawn implement are preferably disposed beneath the handle of the implement.

Abstract: A finger (100) for a bat (116) of a reel of an agricultural harvesting head, wherein the finger (100) includes an alignment pin (122) that is configured to be received in a mating aperture (124) of the bat (116), the finger comprising an upper clamp portion (104) with an alignment pin (122), and wherein the alignment pin (122) comprises a material having greater wear resistance or greater tensile strength than the upper clamp portion (104).

Abstract: A mowing device for the treatment of vegetations is adapted for the attachment to a carrier and for the connection to a drive unit. The mowing device includes a frame, on which mowing spindles are mounted which are provided on one side with mowing blades and on the opposite side with distributing elements for the connection to transmission members. On the frame, a transmission mechanism for driving the mowing spindles is further positioned. The mowing spindles are arranged in two mutually parallel rows, defined by longitudinal lines, located in a mutual distance separation. The mowing spindles of each row are interconnected by means of the transmission members. The centers of the mowing spindles of the first row on a line are located in a mutual spacing. The centres of the mowing spindles of the second row on the line are located in the mutual spacing.

Abstract: A bale forming apparatus and a bale forming method form cylindrical bales. A bale forming chamber is surrounded by a bale forming mechanism. A bale is formed in this bale forming chamber. This bale is pushed onto a bale supporting construction. This bale supporting construction buffers the bale. A further bale is created in the bale forming chamber. One pushing member pushes the old bale from the bale forming chamber onto the bale supporting construction. This pushing member is connected with a holding device and performs a movement on a circular path for pushing the bale. The drive rotates the holding device around a rotating axis. A pivotal guiding member is pivoted into a guiding position and contributes to provide a bale forming chamber for the new bale.

Abstract: Provided is a control apparatus for a supercharged internal combustion engine. A turbo supercharger, an exhaust bypass passage, a WGV capable of switching the opening and closing of the exhaust bypass passage, and variable valve operating mechanisms capable of changing a valve overlap period are included. The valve overlap period is shortened so that the fresh air blow-through amount Gsca becomes equal to or smaller than a predetermined blow-through determination value Gjudge when the blow-through amount Gsca is larger than the blow-through determination value Gjudge. The WGV is opened when the blow-through amount Gsca is still larger than the blow-through determination value Gjudge after the valve overlap period has been shortened.

Abstract: Components in an exhaust after treatment system (EATS) for a diesel engine are monitored by measuring heat released (QDOC) across a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and heat released (QEATS) across the DOC and a diesel particulate filter (DPF) during an A Hi injection event, by calculating heat input from AHI fuel (QAHI) during performance of the AH I injection event with a fully functioning AHI nozzle, and by measuring NOX conversion efficiency (nSCR) from NOX to N2 by a selective catalytic reduction system (SCR) at a condition where a SCR is sensitive to feeding gas compositions while AHI is not in use. Malfunctioning components are identified using these measurements and calculations.

Abstract: A valve assembly and air flow management assembly for use in an exhaust gas recirculation system capable of providing substantially zero air flow at closure, is described. The valve assembly includes a valve housing having a central axis bore, a rotatable support shaft disposed centrally within the housing, a flapper having an outer circumferential edge, the flapper operably connected to the support shaft and, a ring seal integral with the outer circumferential edge of the flapper, wherein the ring seal closes an opening between the flapper and the bore when the flapper is in the closed position. The outer circumferential edge of the flapper further includes a groove having the ring seal disposed within the groove, wherein the seal floats within the groove, eliminating thermal stress and providing improved sealing capabilities.

Abstract: System, apparatus, and methods are disclosed for enabling a quality diagnostic of an aqueous urea solution (AUS) of an exhaust system when the AUS is outgassed. Systems, apparatus, and methods are also disclosed for disabling an output of a quality condition of the AUS in response at least in part to detecting that an AUS fill event of an AUS storage tank has occurred.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purification device for an internal combustion engine purifies exhaust gas in a first exhaust path and a second exhaust path. The device includes a confluent path. The confluent path extends from a confluent section of the first exhaust path and the second exhaust path. A first auxiliary NOx catalyst is provided in the first exhaust path. A second auxiliary NOx catalyst is provided in the second exhaust path. A main NOx catalyst is provided in the confluent path. A first addition section adds an ammonia source in a first addition amount to a section upstream of the first auxiliary NOx catalyst to supply urea water to the first auxiliary NOx catalyst. A second addition section adds an ammonia source in a second addition amount to a section upstream of the second auxiliary NOx catalyst to supply urea water to the second auxiliary NOx catalyst.

Abstract: A multi-stage SCR control system including a front reductant dosing device, a front SCR device, a back reductant dosing device, a back SCR device, and a dosing controller. In normal control cycles, a NSR of the front SCR device is controlled below a stoichiometric reaction ratio to decrease system sensitivity to catalyst aging. In a diagnostic cycle, the NSR of the front or the back SCR device is controlled lower than the stoichiometric reaction ratio, and a reductant quality ratio, which is indicative of reductant quality and dosing accuracy, is calculated. In another diagnostic cycle, the NSR is controlled above the stoichiometric reaction ratio, and an average deNOx efficiency is calculated. The reductant quality ratio and the average deNOx efficiency values are further used in SCR feedback control and permanent catalyst damages can also be isolated from temporary catalyst poisons with these values after a thermal recovery event is completed.

Abstract: A thermal management system is provided. The thermal management system includes a first hydraulic system for circulating a first hydraulic fluid at a first temperature, a second hydraulic system for circulating a second hydraulic fluid at a second temperature that is higher than the first temperature, and a heat exchanger coupling the first hydraulic system to the second hydraulic system, wherein the heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between the first hydraulic fluid and the second hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compressed air energy storage system comprising a pressure accumulator (2) for gas to be stored under pressure, and a heat accumulator (27) for storing the compression heat that has accumulated during charging of the pressure accumulator (2), wherein the heat accumulator (27) is arranged ready for use in an overpressure zone (31). Said arrangement enables a structurally simple heat accumulator to be provided, since said heat accumulator is not loaded by the pressure of the gas passing therethrough.

Abstract: A hydraulic system, preferably for actuating and engaging a mobile slurry pump, includes a primary circuit, actuating a first hydraulic consumer, which circuit has a hydraulic drive assembly including at least one motor-driven hydraulic pump. The hydraulic system further includes a secondary circuit, actuating a second hydraulic consumer, which circuit has a second hydraulic drive assembly including at least one additional motor-driven hydraulic pump. In a first operating state, hydraulic oil from a common tank can be admitted to the hydraulic consumers arranged in the primary circuit and in the secondary circuit via the hydraulic drive assemblies thereof, independently of one another. In a second operating state, a portion of the hydraulic oil is supplied from the primary circuit to the secondary circuit to actuate the second consumer.

Abstract: A fluid pressure control device includes a switching valve that operates in conjunction with a control valve by a pilot pressure to switch an operation of an operated check valve. The switching valve includes a spool that moves according to the pilot pressure of a pilot chamber, and a piston that is accommodated in the pilot chamber and imparts a thrust force to the spool upon receiving the pilot pressure. The piston includes a first piston that is slidingly accommodated in the pilot chamber and is acted upon by the pilot pressure, and a second piston whose distal end faces the spool and is inserted into an accommodating hole formed in the first piston. A spherical protrusion is provided on a center of either one of a bottom surface of the accommodating hole of the first piston and a back surface of the second piston.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting wave motion on a body of water into electrical power includes an electrical power generating system. The system includes a floatable housing. An electrical power generating unit is disposed within the floatable housing. The electrical power generating unit includes two spaced apart wheels which are connected by a drive element, and at least one generator for generating electrical power. A weight is connected to the drive element. When the system is tilted by wave motion, the weight moves toward the lower wheel, thereby turning the wheels and generator(s) and creating electrical power. In an embodiment, a plurality of systems are connected by connectors to form a power generating array.

Abstract: A system for heating a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator may include an SMA actuator, a smart susceptor, a plurality of induction coils, and a control module. The SMA actuator may have at least one layup. The SMA actuator may be selectively heated to a transition temperature. The smart susceptor may be in thermal contact with the at least one layup of the SMA actuator. The induction heating coils may be configured to receive an alternating current and generate a magnetic field based on the alternating current. The magnetic field may create an eddy current in at least one of the SMA actuator and the smart susceptor to heat the SMA actuator to the transition temperature. The control module may be configured to drive the alternating current supplied to the induction heating coils.