Modeling and Design Optimization of a New Piezoelectric Inchworm Actuator with Screw Clamping Mechanisms

A new piezoelectric inchworm actuator with screw clamping mechanisms has been developed recently for the wing folding mechanism of a small unmanned aircraft where the actuator power density is a great concern. Considering that the prototype actuator was designed just with engineering intuition and t...

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Main Authors: Haichao Sun, Yunlai Shi, Qiang Wang, Xing Li, Junhan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/13/12/2038