Printed soft angular/torque sensors using carbon black-silicone composite
| Autor: | Maziar Ramezani, Muyang Li, Kean C. Aw, Mahtab Assadian |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
| Předmět: |
0209 industrial biotechnology
Materials science Composite number Mechanical engineering 02 engineering and technology Carbon black 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Piezoresistive effect Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Finite element method 020901 industrial engineering & automation Compatibility (mechanics) Torque sensor Torque Extrusion Electrical and Electronic Engineering 0210 nano-technology |
| Zdroj: | Sensor Review. 39:598-603 |
| ISSN: | 0260-2288 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/sr-11-2018-0290 |
| Popis: | Purpose This paper aims to propose the need for soft and flexible sensors that actually measure the turning angle and torque of a joint. Conventional rigid angular/torque sensors have compatibility issues in wearable applications due to its bulkiness, non-compliance and high rigidity. Design/methodology/approach The sensing element of the sensor is based on carbon black (CB)/Ecoflex composite, deposited via extrusion printing technique. A simple finite element analysis was used to explain the non-linearity and non-symmetricity behaviours of the sensor. Findings This prototype can measure the angular rotation up to ±180° and a maximum torque value of 0.6 Nm. The geometry of the printed CB/Ecoflex composite as piezoresistive trace has a significant effect on the output (resistance change) response. Originality/value This research explored an extrusion printing techniques that allow customization to construct a soft piezoresistive strain sensor, which can be used as an angular/torque sensor. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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