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Coiled and non-coiled twisted polymer fiber torsional and tensile actuators

US9903350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System · US

Inventors

Na Li · Beijing, CN
Carter S. Haines · Sachse, US
Marcio D. Lima · Richardson, US
Monica Jung De Andrade · Richardson, US
Shaoli Fang · Richardson, US
Jiyoung Oh · Richardson, US
Mikhail Kozlov · Eatontown, US
Fatma GÖKTEPE · İstanbul, TR
Özer GÖKTEPE · Karabük, TR
Dongseok Suh · Plano, US
Ray H. Baughman · Morristown, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 1, 2013
Grant date	Feb 27, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 21, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T428/2925
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Actuators (artificial muscles) comprising twist-spun nanofiber yarn or twist-inserted polymer fibers generate torsional and/or tensile actuation when powered electrically, photonically, chemically, thermally, by absorption, or by other means. These artificial muscles utilize non-coiled or coiled yarns and can be either neat or comprising a guest. Devices comprising these artificial muscles are also described.

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