Actuator element and production method therefor

Details Actuator element and production method therefor Actuator element and production method therefor

2004-12-03

2008-01-01

Douyon, Lorna M. (Department: 1751)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Non-dynamoelectric

C252S500000, C252S502000, C423S44500R, C428S300700, C523S200000, C977S725000, C977S742000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07315106

ABSTRACT:
An actuator element which functions stably in air and in vacuo, and can be driven at low voltages is described. A actuator element which includes at least two electrode layers, each of which is mutually insulated and comprises a gel composition comprising carbon nanotubes, an ionic liquid and a polymer, are formed on the surface of ion-conductive layer comprising a gel composition comprising an ionic liquid and a polymer, so that the actuator element is capable of being flexed or deformed by creating a potential difference between the electrode layers; and an actuator element wherein at least two electrode layers, each of which is mutually insulated, are formed on the surface of ion-conductive layer, conductive layer is formed on the surface of each electrode layer, and the actuator element is capable of being flexed or deformed by creating a potential difference between the conductive layers.

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