17941079. SOFT ACTUATORS WITH TWISTED COILED POLYMER ACTUATORS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 SOFT ACTUATORS WITH TWISTED COILED POLYMER ACTUATORS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SOFT ACTUATORS WITH TWISTED COILED POLYMER ACTUATORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Unanswered Questions
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SOFT ACTUATORS WITH TWISTED COILED POLYMER ACTUATORS
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yuyang Song of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Shinnosuke Shimokawa of Ann Arbor MI (US)
Danil V. Prokhorov of Canton MI (US)
Umesh N. Gandhi of Farmington Hills MI (US)
SOFT ACTUATORS WITH TWISTED COILED POLYMER ACTUATORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17941079 titled 'SOFT ACTUATORS WITH TWISTED COILED POLYMER ACTUATORS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a soft actuator that utilizes an origami structure with an inflatable hollow body made from Dyneema or Kevlar fabric, along with TCPAs made from materials like polyethylene terephthalate, spandex, and nylon. The actuator also includes heating wires on the TCPAs that can be selectively heated by a controller to actuate the TCPAs.
- Soft actuator with origami structure
- Inflatable hollow body made from Dyneema or Kevlar fabric
- TCPAs made from materials like polyethylene terephthalate, spandex, and nylon
- Heating wires on TCPAs for selective actuation
- Controller to heat wires and actuate TCPAs
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in:
- Soft robotics
- Prosthetics
- Wearable devices
Problems Solved
The soft actuator addresses issues such as:
- Flexibility in actuation
- Lightweight design
- Precision control
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Versatile applications
- Efficient actuation
- Durable materials
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Innovative Soft Actuator Technology for Robotics and Prosthetics"
Unanswered Questions
How does the actuator respond to varying levels of heat?
The actuator's response to different heat levels could impact its performance in various applications.
What is the durability of the materials used in the actuator?
Understanding the longevity of the Dyneema, Kevlar, and other materials in the actuator is crucial for assessing its reliability over time.
Original Abstract Submitted
A soft actuator includes an origami structure with an inflatable hollow body formed from at least one of Dyneema fabric or Kevlar fabric, and a plurality of TCPAs formed from at least one of polyethylene terephthalate, spandex, and nylon. The soft actuator also includes a plurality of heating wires disposed on the plurality of TCPAs and a controller configured to selectively heat the plurality of heating wires such that the plurality of TCPAs are selectively actuated by being heated by the plurality of heating wires.
