An Application Of Mechanical Leverage To Microactuation
- 25 August 2005
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Vol. 2, 364-367
- https://doi.org/10.1109/sensor.1995.721822
Abstract
SUMMARY Preliminary results on the use of mechanical advantage to convert a short-displace ment, high-force actuation mechanism into a long-displacement, medium-force actuator are presented. This micromechanical, mechanically-advantaged actuator is capable of relatively large displacement and force values. The target design values are a lever ratio of 17.5:1 leading to a ±17.5 µm displacement while providing no less than 2.25 µN of force throughout actuator's range of motion for an applied voltage of less than 50 volts. The basis for the mechanical advantage is simple levers with fulcrums.Keywords
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