Constant-force actuators based on dielectric elastomers can be obtained by coupling a dielectric elastomer film with particular compliant frames whose structural properties must be carefully designed. In any case, the practical achievement of a desired force profile can be quite a challenging task owing to the time-dependent phenomena, which affect the dielectric elastomer's electromechanical response. Within this scenario, a hyperviscoelastic model of a rectangular constant-force actuator is reported. The model, based on the bond graph formalism, can be used as an engineering tool when designing and/or controlling actuators that are expected to work under given nominal conditions. Simulations and experimental results are provided, which predict the system response to fast changes in activation voltage and actuator position as imposed by an external user.

G. Berselli, R. Vertechy, M. Babič, V. Parenti Castelli (2013). Dynamic modeling and experimental evaluation of a constant-force dielectric elastomer actuator. JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MATERIAL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES, 24(6), 779-791 [10.1177/1045389X12457251].

Dynamic modeling and experimental evaluation of a constant-force dielectric elastomer actuator

VERTECHY, ROCCO;PARENTI CASTELLI, VINCENZO
2013

Abstract

Constant-force actuators based on dielectric elastomers can be obtained by coupling a dielectric elastomer film with particular compliant frames whose structural properties must be carefully designed. In any case, the practical achievement of a desired force profile can be quite a challenging task owing to the time-dependent phenomena, which affect the dielectric elastomer's electromechanical response. Within this scenario, a hyperviscoelastic model of a rectangular constant-force actuator is reported. The model, based on the bond graph formalism, can be used as an engineering tool when designing and/or controlling actuators that are expected to work under given nominal conditions. Simulations and experimental results are provided, which predict the system response to fast changes in activation voltage and actuator position as imposed by an external user.
2013
G. Berselli, R. Vertechy, M. Babič, V. Parenti Castelli (2013). Dynamic modeling and experimental evaluation of a constant-force dielectric elastomer actuator. JOURNAL OF INTELLIGENT MATERIAL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES, 24(6), 779-791 [10.1177/1045389X12457251].
G. Berselli; R. Vertechy; M. Babič; V. Parenti Castelli
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