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Electromechanical actuator

US10707405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2017
Grant dateJul 7, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N30/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to an electromechanical actuator comprising a support and a deformable element comprising a portion anchored to at least one anchoring zone of the support and mobile portion, the deformable element comprising an electro-active layer, a reference electrode arranged on a first face of the electro-active layer an actuating electrode arranged on a second face, opposite the first face, of the electro-active layer comprises a capacitive device for measuring the deformation of the deformable element, said device being at least partially formed by a capacitive stack comprising a measuring electrode on the second face of the electro-active layer, a measuring portion of the reference electrode located facing the measuring electrode, and a portion of the electro-active layer inserted between the measuring electrode.

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