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US 7,443,087 B2Granted
Polymer actuator
AssigneeHonda Motor Co., Ltd.
InventorsTatsuya Hattori, Pu Qian
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Abstract
A polymer actuator comprising a conductive powder compact comprising a conductive polymer and a dopant, an ion donor, a work electrode, and a counter electrode, whereby it contracts or extends when voltage is applied between the work electrode and the counter electrode.
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A polymer actuator comprising a conductive powder compact comprising a conductive polymer and dopant, an ion donor, a work electrode, and a counter electrode, whereby it contracts or extends when voltage is applied between said work electrode and said counter electrode, wherein said powder compact is in a planar or columnar shape.
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