STRAIN AMPLIFICATION STRUCTURE AND SYNTHETIC JET ACTUATOR

摘要

A strain amplification structure has a frame with a hexagonal structure incorporating a plurality of rigid beams that are connected to opposing end beams by a plurality of flexible joints. A piezoceramic actuator assembly is connected to the opposing end beams having a collar including an opening. A shaft providing an output is connected to the plurality of rigid beams with flexible joints and passes through the opening in the collar for non-interfering motion orthogonal to the actuator assembly.

主权项

1. A strain amplification structure comprising:
a frame having a hexagonal structure incorporating a plurality of rigid beams that are connected to opposing end beams by a plurality of flexible joints; a piezoceramic actuator assembly connected to the opposing end beams; a collar in the piezoceramic actuator assembly, said collar including an opening; and a shaft providing an output and connected to the plurality of rigid beams with flexible joints, said shaft passing through said opening.