Numerical analysis of helical dielectric elastomer actuator

Jang Ho Park; Saurabh Nair; Daewon Kim

doi:10.1117/12.2260217

17 April 2017 Numerical analysis of helical dielectric elastomer actuator

Jang Ho Park, Saurabh Nair, Daewon Kim

Proceedings Volume 10163, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2017; 101631A (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260217
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2017, Portland, Oregon, United States

Abstract

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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Jang Ho Park, Saurabh Nair, and Daewon Kim "Numerical analysis of helical dielectric elastomer actuator", Proc. SPIE 10163, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2017, 101631A (17 April 2017); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2260217

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