New design concept for dielectric elastomer actuators

Guggi Kofod; Mika Paajanen; Siegfried Bauer

doi:10.1117/12.674557

15 March 2006 New design concept for dielectric elastomer actuators

Guggi Kofod, Mika Paajanen, Siegfried Bauer

Proceedings Volume 6168, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD); 61682J (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.674557
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

A large number of actuator geometries are known for dielectric elastomer actuators. It is known that pre-strain has a beneficial effect on the actuation output properties of dielectric elastomer actuators, though actuators without pre-strain have also been realized and proven to be of value. We would like to present a new concept for design of dielectric elastomer actuators which draws on conclusions from approaches both with and without a pre-straining frame. With this concept, a large number of new actuator geometries can be visualized, and easily prepared.

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Guggi Kofod, Mika Paajanen, and Siegfried Bauer "New design concept for dielectric elastomer actuators", Proc. SPIE 6168, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD), 61682J (15 March 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.674557

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