A Modified U-Shaped Micro-Actuator with a Compliant Mechanism Applied to a Microgripper

A Modified U-Shaped Micro-Actuator with a Compliant Mechanism Applied to a Microgripper

In this paper, a modified U-shaped micro-actuator with a compliant mechanism is proposed. It was analyzed with a uniform and modified thin arm, as well as a similar variation in the corresponding flexure, in order to observe the impact of the compliant lumped mechanism. The use of these compliant me...

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Main Authors: Pedro Vargas-Chable, Margarita Tecpoyotl-Torres, Ramon Cabello-Ruiz, Jose Alfredo Rodriguez-Ramirez, Rafael Vargas-Bernal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Actuators
Subjects:
Polysilicon
electrothermal actuation
dimples
ANSYS
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/8/1/28

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