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A Novel Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Bearing Active Preload System (SMA-BAPS) for Space Spindles
- Yuhang Zhang,
- Jun Jiang,
- Qiang Zhang,
- Yuanzi Zhou,
- Xiaoyong Zhang and
- Ruijie Sun
In this study, a novel shape memory alloy actuated bearing active preload system (SMA-BAPS) was proposed and experimentally demonstrated. SMA actuators placed in a single or antagonistic configuration were employed to drive the screw pair and thus fu...

