Theoretical and experimental analysis of dielectric elastomer unimorph cantilever

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Abstract

Unimorph cantilever is widely used in many applications with its bending and tip-deflection. In this paper, a model of the cantilever with the applied voltage and tip-deflection is presented. With the use of this model, a prototype, fabricated by VHB and polycarbonate, is estimated for its bending tip-deflection under a high voltage. And the experiment system is established with a signal generator, high voltage amplifier and laser displacement meter. The experimental results and the theoretical ones are both the same. The conclusions in this paper can be used to make further research on the deformation control of structures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechatronics and Mechanical Engineering I
EditorsTeresa T. Zhang, He Rui, Puneet Tandon, Puneet Tandon, Teresa T. Zhang, He Rui
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages23-27
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9783038352921, 9783038352921
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event2014 International Conference on Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, ICMME 2014 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 6 Sep 20148 Sep 2014

Publication series

NameApplied Mechanics and Materials
Volume664
ISSN (Print)1660-9336
ISSN (Electronic)1662-7482

Conference

Conference2014 International Conference on Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering, ICMME 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period6/09/148/09/14

Keywords

  • Dielectric elastomer
  • Polycarbonate
  • Tip-deflection
  • Unimorph
  • Voltage

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