Electromechanical actuator
US10707405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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