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Ta p e
Cathodes
Stand offs
Muscle
Anodes
FIGURE 9.18(d)
Basic electrode placement and configurations of the IPMNC-based linear
actuators.
Ta p e
Fixture
Cathode
Cathode
Muscle
Anodes
Rest support
Ta p e
Unit support
FIGURE 9.18(e)
Alternative design configurations of the IPMNC-based linear actuators.
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Circuit closed
Circuit open
FIGURE 9.18(f)
Operational configurations of the alternative design of IPMNC-based linear
actuators.
