WebFeb 17, 1999 · This paper describes design, microfabrication and characterisation of topology optimised compliant electro-thermal microactuators. The actuators are fabricated by a fast prototyping … WebCompliant thermal microactuators @article{Jonsmann1999CompliantTM, title={Compliant thermal microactuators}, author={Jacques Jonsmann and Ole Sigmund and S Sibrecht Bouwstra}, journal={Sensors and Actuators A-physical}, year={1999}, volume={76}, pages={463-469} } J. Jonsmann, O. Sigmund, S. Bouwstra; Published 30 …
Compliant electro-thermal microactuators.
WebThis paper reports on synthesized designs of compliant microstructures used to modify the force-displacement relationships of electrothermal actuators. The design process uses truss elements and involves topology synthesis and dimensional optimization in a two-stage... WebTwo-dimensional compliant electro-thermal microactuators are designed by topology optimisation [ 1,2,4]. Topology optimisation produces actuator structures which operate … labanya maitra
On the Design of a Compliant Mechanism with Non-Uniform …
WebNov 1, 2012 · Electrothermomechanical MEMS are essentially microactuators that operate based on the thermoelastic effect induced by the Joule heating of the structure. They can be easily fabricated and require relatively low excitation voltages. ... Compliant thermal microactuators. Sens. Actuators A (1999) F. Auricchio et al. Shape-memory alloys ... WebSep 1, 2012 · Concerning the problem of compliant thermal microactuators topology optimization under a uniform temperature field was solved and tested with micro scale prototypes by Jonsmann et al. [9], and several systematic procedures for topology optimization of electro-thermally actuated compliant mechanics can be found in the … Webof compliant topologies with multiple input and output ports, using as objective function a combination of the mechanical and geometrical advantage of the mechanism [7]. Path generating mechanisms have been also treated in the work by Saxena and Ananthasuresh [8], as well as compliant thermal microactuators topology optimization. jean 4 7-10