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Spring-loaded polymeric gel actuators

Patent ·
OSTI ID:27710

Spring-loaded electrically controllable polymeric gel actuators are disclosed. The polymeric gels can be polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylic acid, or polyacrylamide, and are contained in an electrolytic solvent bath such as water plus acetone. The action of the gel is mechanically biased, allowing the expansive and contractile forces to be optimized for specific applications. 5 figs.

Research Organization:
AT&T Corporation
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,389,222/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-124,412
OSTI ID:
27710
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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