A Novel Force-Couple SMA Rotary Actuator for MEMS Safety and Arming Device
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2025.3600478
Abstract: This article presents the conceptual design, operating principle, geometric model, finite element method (FEM) analysis, and working performance verification of a novel force-couple rotary actuator using shape memory alloy (SMA). The rotary actuator is developed… read more here.
Keywords: safety arming; rotary actuator; force couple; actuator ... See more keywords
Understanding shoulder pseudoparalysis: Part I: Definition to diagnosis
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DOI: 10.1530/eor-21-0069
Abstract: Variable definitions of pseudoparalysis have been used in the literature. Recent systematic reviews and biomechanical studies call for a grading of loss of force couple balance and the use of the terms ‘pseudoparesis’ and ‘pseudoparalysis’.… read more here.
Keywords: force couple; couple balance; pseudoparalysis; loss ... See more keywords