Development and application of shape memory ceramic actuators

Ki Young Oh, Atsushi Furuta, Kenji Uchino

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Abstract

Shape memory unimorph actuators have been trial manufactured using lead-zirconate-based antiferroelectric ceramics. The unimorph structure requires slightly larger Ti concentration than the simple disk, to obtain the shape memory effect. This is probably due to the compressive stress generated in the unimorph structure. The dynamic response has also been investigated in the shape memory unimorph. Only an electric field pulse with a short period of 5 ms is necessary to drive the unimorph, which gives advantages in control over conventional piezoelectric actuators. The shape memory unimorph has been applied to a latching relay. The size of the latching relay can be reduced considerably by using the shape memory unimorph, in comparison with the conventional electromagnetic latching relay.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication90 IEEE 7 Int Symp Appl Ferroelectr
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages525-527
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)0780301900
StatePublished - 1992
Event1990 IEEE 7th International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics - Champaign, IL, USA
Duration: Jun 6 1990Jun 8 1990

Publication series

Name90 IEEE 7 Int Symp Appl Ferroelectr

Other

Other1990 IEEE 7th International Symposium on Applications of Ferroelectrics
CityChampaign, IL, USA
Period6/6/906/8/90

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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