Dielectric elastomer actuator biased by magnetorheological elastomer with permanent magnet
[ 1 ] Instytut Automatyki i Robotyki, Wydział Automatyki, Robotyki i Elektrotechniki, Politechnika Poznańska | [ 2 ] Instytut Technologii i Inżynierii Chemicznej, Wydział Technologii Chemicznej, Politechnika Poznańska | [ P ] employee
[2.2] Automation, electronics, electrical engineering and space technology[7.6] Chemical sciences
2023
scientific article
english
- Dielectric Elastomer Actuator (DEA)
- Magnetorheological Elastomers (MRE)
- Bias
- Dielectric Electroactive Polymers (DEAP)
EN Dielectric elastomer actuators have become one of the most important smart material transducers in recent times. One of the crucial aspects in this field is the application of bias to find the best operating conditions. The basic task is to find the proper bias configuration to obtain a wide range of displacements in the actuator. In the literature, various biases, such as mechanical springs, permanent magnets (PMs), or pneumatic springs, are studied. In our work, the magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) is applied to build a novel bias that ensures a wide range of displacement. Because of the softness and the compliant chemical structure, the MRE can be easily integrated with the dielectric elastomer actuator. The MRE as a bias for a dielectric elastomer actuator is verified in the series of experiments. Finally, the discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of the new bias type is performed.
21.08.2023
095029-1 - 095029-18
Article Number: 095029
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