Setter et al., 2013 - Google Patents
Robotic swimmer/pump based on an optimal wave generating mechanismSetter et al., 2013
- Document ID
- 16478343429983702966
- Author
- Setter E
- Bucher I
- Publication year
- Publication venue
- Mechanism and Machine Theory
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This paper describes a unique mechanism that generates longitudinally traveling waves as a means for fluid manipulation ie, self-propulsion or pumping in low Reynolds number environments. Possible applications include small-scale micro-robotic swimmers or large …
- 238000004805 robotic 0 title abstract description 21
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING ENGINES OR PUMPS
- F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING WEIGHT AND MISCELLANEOUS MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER; OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F03G—SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS; MECHANICAL-POWER PRODUCING DEVICES OR MECHANISMS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR OR USING ENERGY SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F03G7/00—Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
- F03G7/10—Alleged perpetua mobilia
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