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Title: Miniature solid-state gas compressor

Abstract

A miniature apparatus for compressing gases is disclosed in which an elastomer disposed between two opposing electrostrictive or piezoelectric ceramic blocks, or between a single electrostrictive or piezoelectric ceramic block and a rigid surface, is caused to extrude into or recede from a channel defined adjacent to the elastomer in response to application or removal of an electric field from the blocks. Individual cells of blocks and elastomer are connected to effect a gas compression by peristaltic activation of the individual cells. The apparatus is self-valving in that the first and last cells operate as inlet and outlet valves, respectively. Preferred electrostrictive and piezoelectric ceramic materials are disclosed, and an alternative, non-peristaltic embodiment of the apparatus is described. 9 figs.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
OSTI Identifier:
7246494
Patent Number(s):
4515534
Application Number:
PPN: US 6-431447
Assignee:
PTO; EDB-94-124959
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-36
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 30 Sep 1982
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING; GAS COMPRESSORS; DESIGN; MINIATURIZATION; OPERATION; CERAMICS; DEFORMATION; DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES; ELASTOMERS; PIEZOELECTRICITY; COMPRESSORS; ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES; ELECTRICITY; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; POLYMERS; 420000* - Engineering

Citation Formats

Lawless, W N, Cross, L E, and Steyert, W A. Miniature solid-state gas compressor. United States: N. p., 1985. Web.
Lawless, W N, Cross, L E, & Steyert, W A. Miniature solid-state gas compressor. United States.
Lawless, W N, Cross, L E, and Steyert, W A. Tue . "Miniature solid-state gas compressor". United States.
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