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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2021
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2016
Koninklijke Philips N.v., Eindhoven, NL;
Daan Anton Van Den Ende, Eindhoven, NL;
Cornelis Petrus Hendriks, Eindhoven, NL;
Valentina Lavezzo, Eindhoven, NL;
Mark Thomas Johnson, Eindhoven, NL;
Herbert Lifka, Eindhoven, NL;
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
An actuator device comprises an EAP structure which deforms in response to a drive signal applied to the device, a device output being derived from movement of the EAP structure. A delay arrangement is used such that the mechanical output from the device is not generated for a first range or type of applied drive signals, and said device output is generated for a second range or type of applied drive signals. This device is for example particularly suitable for use in a passive matrix system.