SHAPE MEMORY FASTENER ASSEMBLY

The invention discloses several types of fastener, fastening systems, fastener assemblies and related areas. In particular, the invention discloses a fastener assembly (510) including an engagement means including latch means (530) and locking means (532). The engagement means is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The fastener assembly (510) also includes a biasing means (536) urging the engagement means (532) towards the locking position, and means for drawing the engagement means from the locking position to the unlocking position, the drawing means comprising or including material (546) adapted to contract when activated.