Seong Jun Kim et al 2009 Smart Mater. Struct. 18 115009 doi:10.1088/0964-1726/18/11/115009
Seong Jun Kim1, Chahngmin Cho2 and Yong Hyup Kim1,3
Show affiliationsIn this study, ionic polymer–metal composite (IPMC) actuators arrayed in horizontal as well as vertical directions were investigated for more effective actuation performance. A very thin polymer packaging structure named 'glove' was designed and fabricated, and the IPMC package, composed of the glove and the arrayed IPMCs, was applied to the multifunctional control surface of a micro air vehicle (MAV). The IPMC package is light and space-saving, and therefore appropriate for the application of a MAV which has a limitation in weight and size. A wind tunnel test was performed to demonstrate the capability of the IPMC package for the control surface of a MAV and it was confirmed that the package generates enough force to maneuver a MAV.
81.05.Qk Reinforced polymers and polymer-based composites
61.41.+e Polymers, elastomers, and plastics
Soft matter, liquids and polymers
Issue 11 (November 2009)
Received 8 July 2009, in final form 24 August 2009
Published 11 September 2009
Seong Jun Kim et al 2009 Smart Mater. Struct. 18 115009
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