Manufacturing techniques and devices using dielectric elastomers
US12193334B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2203/20
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In some embodiments, a dielectric elastomer device may include at least first and second dielectric elastomer layers, and a first layer of conductive particles disposed between the first and second dielectric elastomer layers and forming a first electrode of the device, wherein portions of the second dielectric elastomer layer are directly bonded with portions of the first dielectric elastomer layer through the first layer of the conductive particles. The dielectric elastomer layer may, for example, comprise a cured acrylic elastomer precursor with an additive including urethane, polybutadiene, or silicone. Electrodes in different layers may be interconnected by infusing a liquid or semi-liquid conductive material in contact with each of a plurality of the electrodes of the actuator or sensor device, and solidifying the conductive material to form a conductive path that interconnects the plurality of electrodes.
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