Is an Electrically-Controlled Heat Lock Feasible?

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Creating a heat lock device that uses electrical charge to induce thermal expansion for locking mechanisms is theoretically possible. However, it is considered inefficient due to the energy required to maintain the heat. The concept involves using thermal expansion to physically bind components together while they are heated. Once the charge depletes, the device would unlock as the components cool and contract. Overall, while the idea is intriguing, practical implementation may face significant energy efficiency challenges.
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Heat lock??is it possible?

hi, i am new on this forum. i want to make a device which will be heat locked i.e. there will be charge in that device. as long as charge prevails there will be heat lock. as soon charge is finished, the device will be unlocked. is it possible?

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Welcome to PF, Orin.
Am I correctly understanding that you want to electrically induce thermal expansion in two parts in order to seize them together? If so, it seems to be a tremendous waste of energy.
 

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