Powerful tubular core free dielectric electro activate polymer (DEAP) push actuator

Michael Tryson; Hans-Erik Kiil; Mohamed Benslimane

doi:10.1117/12.815740

6 April 2009 Powerful tubular core free dielectric electro activate polymer (DEAP) push actuator

Michael Tryson, Hans-Erik Kiil, Mohamed Benslimane

Proceedings Volume 7287, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2009; 72871F (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815740
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

DEAP Actuator structures are being developed and optimized with focus on high volume automated manufacturing techniques and processes. New core-free and self-supporting structures are capable of providing PUSH forces without external mechanical tension mechanisms or film pre-strain. Fundamental actuator design and construction principles are presented. A simple quasi-static model governing behaviour is presented and actual results from this new class of push actuator devices are compared to modelled behaviour. These actuators have the capability of modest stroke and high actuation forces. Actuators can be easily scaled to fit the application based upon physical size and force-stroke relationship.

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Michael Tryson, Hans-Erik Kiil, and Mohamed Benslimane "Powerful tubular core free dielectric electro activate polymer (DEAP) push actuator", Proc. SPIE 7287, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2009, 72871F (6 April 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815740

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