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US 2026/0251129 A1Published application
Bidirectional actuator and method for manufacturing the same
AssigneeKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
InventorsSeong Su KIM, Dajeong KANG, Seong Yeon PARK, Yitro Samuel ADITYA
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a bidirectional actuator having curvature in the width direction and a method for manufacturing the bidirectional actuator.
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A bidirectional actuator comprising:
- a metal layer comprising a shape memory alloy;
- an insulating layer formed on both sides of the metal layer;
- polymer layer formed on one surface of the insulating layer opposite to the surface where the insulating layer and metal layer are in contact,
- wherein the polymer layer comprises a shape memory polymer, and
- wherein the actuator has curvature in the width direction.
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A method for manufacturing a bidirectional actuator having curvature in the width direction, comprising the steps of:
- preparing a metal layer comprising a shape memory alloy;
- forming an insulating layer by laminating an insulating material on both sides of the metal layer;
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- forming a polymer layer on one surface of the insulating layer opposite to the surface where the insulating layer and metal layer are in contact using a shape memory polymer composition.
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