Numerical Analysis of Helical Dielectric Elastomer Actuator

被引:2
作者
Park, Jang Ho [1 ]
Nair, Saurabh [2 ]
Kim, Daewon [2 ]
机构
[1] Embry Riddle Aeronaut Univ, Dept Mech Engn, 600 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 USA
[2] Embry Riddle Aeronaut Univ, Dept Aerosp Engn, 600 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 USA
来源
ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ACTUATORS AND DEVICES (EAPAD) 2017 | 2017年 / 10163卷
关键词
dielectric elastomer actuator; helical DEA; bending actuator;
D O I
10.1117/12.2260217
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA) are known for its capability of experiencing extreme strains, as it can expand and contract based on specific actuation voltage applied. On contrary, helical DEA (HDEA) with its unique configuration does not only provide the contractile and extendable capabilities, but also can aid in attaining results for bending and torsion. The concept of HDEA embraces many new techniques and can be applied in multiple disciplines. Thus, this paper focuses on the simulation of HDEA with helical compliant electrodes that is a major factor prior to its application. The attributes of the material used to build the structure plays a vital role in the behavior of the system. For numerical analysis of HDEA, the material characteristics are input into a commercial grade software, and then the appropriate analysis is performed to retrieve its outcome. Applying the material characteristics into numerical analysis modeling, the functionality of HDEA for various activations can be achieved, which is used to test and comply with the fabricated final product.
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