High pressure fluid-driven tension actuators and method for constructing them
CA 1297357 C · Owner: Hardin, Nathaniel A. · Inventors: Paynter, Henry M.
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985.003-GKP, TITLE: HIGH PRESSURE FLUID DRIVEN TENSION ACTUATORS AND METHOD, FOR CONSTRUCTING THEM INVENTOR: HENRY M. PAYNTER, ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE High pressure, fluid-driven tension actuators axially contractible upon inflation by a suitable fluid such as compressed air to convert fluid pressure energy into linear contraction displacement, employ nearly spherical shell surfaces when inflated constrained by meridian and parallel elements. The inflatable shells are formed of elastomeric resilient material, and the constraining elements in certain embodiments of the invention comprise a reinforcing tubular, knitted, fabric sleeve that axially encompasses conforms to, and is bonded to a …
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- Granted March 17, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 17, 2009.
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