Geometry optimization of tubular dielectric elastomer actuators with anisotropic metallic electrodes

B. Rechenbach; M. Willatzen; R. Sarban; C. Liang; B. Lassen

doi:10.1117/12.2046276

8 March 2014 Geometry optimization of tubular dielectric elastomer actuators with anisotropic metallic electrodes

B. Rechenbach, M. Willatzen, R. Sarban, C. Liang, B. Lassen

Proceedings Volume 9056, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2014; 905606 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2046276
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

This paper presents an experimentally verified static three-dimensional model for core free tubular dielectric elastomer actuators with anisotropic compliant metal electrodes. Due to the anisotropy of the electrodes, the performance (force versus voltage, force versus stroke, and stroke versus voltage) of the actuators depends strongly on their geometry. Based on the three-dimensional model, the performance of the actuators is optimized by means of the length of the axes of their inner elliptical cross section and their wall thickness.

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B. Rechenbach, M. Willatzen, R. Sarban, C. Liang, and B. Lassen "Geometry optimization of tubular dielectric elastomer actuators with anisotropic metallic electrodes", Proc. SPIE 9056, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2014, 905606 (8 March 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2046276

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