Patent ID: 9506455
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: B25J,F03G,F15B

Claim Text:
1. A laminated robotic actuator comprising: a strain-limiting layer comprising a flexible, non-extensible material in a form of a sheet or thin film; a sealing layer comprising a flexible, non-extensible material in a form of a thin film or sheet in a facing relationship with the strain-limiting layer, wherein a stiffness of the strain-limiting layer is greater than a stiffness of the sealing layer, wherein the sealing layer is selectively adhered to the strain-limiting layer, and wherein a portion of an un-adhered region between the strain-limiting layer and the sealing layer defines a pressurizable channel; and at least one fluid inlet, in fluid communication with the pressurizable channel, configured to receive pressurized fluid to cause the actuator to bend toward the sealing layer.