scholarly journals A six degree of freedom passive vibration isolator with quasi-zero-stiffness-based supporting

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 279-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiying Tuo ◽  
Zhaoxiang Deng ◽  
Wei Huang ◽  
Heshan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Stability Boundary ◽  
Random Excitation ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Vibration Attenuation Performance ◽  
Six Degree Of Freedom

A six degree of freedom nonlinear passive vibration isolator is proposed based on Stewart platform configuration with the quasi-zero-stiffness structure as its legs. Due to the high static stiffness and low dynamic stiffness of each leg, the proposed six degree of freedom system can realize very good vibration isolation performance in all six directions while keeping high static load-bearing capacity in a pure passive manner. The mechanic model of the proposed six degree of freedom isolator and the dynamic equation of the isolator are established successively. Theoretical analysis on cross coupling stiffness reveals that the system can demonstrate quasi-zero-stiffness property in all six degree of freedom. Moreover, an analysis on stability shows that the condition of structural parameters for the isolator to realize quasi-zero-stiffness is also the stability boundary of the system. A series of numerical simulations on displacement transmissibilities in coupled degree of freedoms, the coupling effects of transmissibility, and a dynamic response in random excitation are carried out to show the effectiveness of the proposed six degree of freedom isolator, as well as the influence of structural parameters on vibration attenuation performance. Considering its high performance in a simple passive manner, it can be foreseen that the proposed six degree of freedom isolator will be applied in various engineering practices with multi-degree of freedom vibration isolation.

Design of a Miniaturized Pneumatic Vibration Isolator With High-Static-Low-Dynamic Stiffness

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhu Shan ◽  
Wenjiang Wu ◽  
Xuedong Chen
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Negative Stiffness ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Compact Structure ◽  
Chamber Volume ◽  
Isolation Systems ◽  
Magnetic Rings

In the ultraprecision vibration isolation systems, it is desirable for the isolator to have a larger load bearing capacity and a broader isolation bandwidth simultaneously. Generally, pneumatic spring can bear large load and achieve relatively low natural frequency by enlarging its chamber volume. However, the oversized isolator is inconvenient to use and might cause instability. To reduce the size, a miniaturized pneumatic vibration isolator (MPVI) with high-static-low-dynamic stiffness (HSLDS) is developed in this paper. The volume of proposed isolator is minimized by a compact structure design that combines two magnetic rings in parallel with the pneumatic spring. The two magnetic rings are arranged in the repulsive configuration and can be mounted into the chamber to provide the negative stiffness. Then dynamic model of the developed MPVI is built and the isolation performances are analyzed. Finally, experiments on the isolator with and without the magnetic rings are conducted. The final experimental results are consistent with the dynamical model and verify the effectiveness of the developed vibration isolator.

scholarly journals Electromagnetic and Mechanical Characteristics Analysis of a Flat-Type Vertical-Gap Passive Magnetic Levitation Vibration Isolator

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Baoquan Kou ◽  
Yiheng Zhou ◽  
Xiaobao Yang ◽  
Feng Xing ◽  
He Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Magnetic Levitation ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Force Density ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Isolation System ◽  
Flat Type ◽  
Characteristics Analysis ◽  
Vertical Gap

In this paper, we describe a flat-type vertical-gap passive magnetic levitation vibration isolator (FVPMLVI) for active vibration isolation system (AVIS). A dual-stator scheme and a special stator magnet array are adopted in the proposed FVPMLVI, which has the effect of decreasing its natural frequency, and this enhances the vibration isolation capability of the FVPMLVI. The structure, operating principle, analytical model, and electromagnetic and mechanical characteristics of the FVPMLVI are investigated. The relationship between the force characteristics (levitation force, horizontal force, force ripple, and force density) and major structural parameters (width and thickness of stator and mover magnets) is analyzed by finite element method. The experiment result is in good agreement with the theoretical analysis.

On the Effects of Mistuning a Force-Excited System Containing a Quasi-Zero-Stiffness Vibration Isolator

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Abolfathi ◽  
M. J. Brennan ◽  
T. P. Waters ◽  
B. Tang
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Linear Vibration ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Zero Dynamic ◽  
Low Frequency Vibration ◽  
Excited System ◽  
Better Than

Nonlinear isolators with high-static-low-dynamic-stiffness have received considerable attention in the recent literature due to their performance benefits compared to linear vibration isolators. A quasi-zero-stiffness (QZS) isolator is a particular case of this type of isolator, which has a zero dynamic stiffness at the static equilibrium position. These types of isolators can be used to achieve very low frequency vibration isolation, but a drawback is that they have purely hardening stiffness behavior. If something occurs to destroy the symmetry of the system, for example, by an additional static load being applied to the isolator during operation, or by the incorrect mass being suspended on the isolator, then the isolator behavior will change dramatically. The question is whether this will be detrimental to the performance of the isolator and this is addressed in this paper. The analysis in this paper shows that although the asymmetry will degrade the performance of the isolator compared to the perfectly tuned case, it will still perform better than the corresponding linear isolator provided that the amplitude of excitation is not too large.

The Use of Rubber in Vibration Isolation: Including the Case of Six Degree of Freedom Systems

1937 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. A109-A114
Author(s):  
E. H. Hull
Keyword(s):  
Elastic Properties ◽  
Elastic Material ◽  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Natural Frequencies ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Modes Of Vibration ◽  
Six Degree Of Freedom

Abstract The desirable properties of an elastic material applicable to many types of vibration-isolation problems are outlined. Of those materials at present available, rubber appears most suitable for this type of work. The general elastic properties of rubber are discussed and data given for determining the stiffness of pads made from one particular compound. Equations are developed for the six natural frequencies and associated modes of vibration of a mass supported on elastic pads and examples of vibration isolation worked out using this theory.

Vibration isolation using six degree-of-freedom quasi-zero stiffness magnetic levitation

2015 ◽  
Vol 358 ◽  
pp. 48-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Zhu ◽  
Benjamin Cazzolato ◽  
William S.P. Robertson ◽  
Anthony Zander
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Magnetic Levitation ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Six Degree Of Freedom
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