Actuators: Tension Pistons: Amplifying Piston Force Using Fluid‐Induced Tension in Flexible Materials (Adv. Funct. Mater. 30/2019). (23rd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Shuguang; Vogt, Daniel M.; Bartlett, Nicholas W.; Rus, Daniela; Wood, Robert J.
• Is Part Of: Advanced functional materials. Volume 29:Number 30(2019)
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• Publication Date: 2019-07-23
• Subjects: actuators -- artificial muscles -- flexible materials -- pistons -- soft robotics; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201970208
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1616-301X

Abstract

Abstract : In article number1901419, Shuguang Li, Daniela Rus, Robert J. Wood, and co‐workers propose a new concept for a tension‐driven piston. It utilizes a combination of flexible membrane materials and compressible rigid structures. In contrast to conventional pistons, the pressure‐induced tension forces in the membrane play a primary role in the tension pistons. The tension piston can outperform conventional pistons with greater force, higher power, and higher energy efficiency.