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http://dx.doi.org/10.5139/JKSAS.2005.33.12.048

Design and evaluation of LIPCA-actuated flapping device  

Lee, Seung-Sik (건국대학교 인공근육연구센터)
Syaifuddin, Moh (건국대학교 신기술융합학과 대학원)
Park, Hoon-Cheol (건국대학교 기계항공공학부)
Yoon, Kwang-Joon (건국대학교 기계항공공학부)
Goo, Nam-Seo (건국대학교 기계항공공학부)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences / v.33, no.12, 2005 , pp. 48-53 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this paper, we present our recent progress in the LIPCA (Lightweight Piezo-Composite Actuator) application for actuation of a flapping wing device. The flapping device uses linkage system that can amplify the actuation displacement of LIPCA. The feathering mechanism is also designed and implemented such that the wing can rotate during flapping. The natural flapping-frequency of the device was about 9 Hz, where the maximum flapping angle was achieved. The flapping test under 4 Hz to 15 Hz flapping frequency was performed to investigate the flapping performance by measuring the produced lift and thrust. Maximum lift and thrust were produced when the flapping device was actuated at about the natural flapping-frequency.
Keywords
Flapping wing; Flapping test; Feathering mechanism; LIPCA;
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