FLEXIBLE ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ACTUATOR AND FLEXING BODIES

摘要

An electro-expulsive actuator capable of operating while encased within a flexible member is provided. The electro-expulsive actuator is designed to be resiliently flexible such that the flexible member remains fully deformable along its length. In addition, rather than striking the surface of or creating a shockwave within the flexible member, the actuator is disposed within the flexible member such that the deformation of the electro-expulsive actuator itself causes deformation of the flexible member thereby causing unwanted build-up of residues on the outer surface of the flexible member to be disrupted.