Modelling and simulation of a novel shape memory alloy actuated compliant parallel manipulator

2008 ◽  
Vol 222 (6) ◽  
pp. 1049-1059 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Sreekumar ◽  
T Nagarajan ◽  
M Singaperumal
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Compliant Mechanism ◽  
Linear Analysis ◽  
Structural Member ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Complex Behaviour ◽  
Spatial Parallel Mechanism ◽  
Simulation Results

This paper presents the non-linear analysis of a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuated fully compliant spatial parallel mechanism. A compliant mechanism made of SMA wires as its actuators and SMA pipe as its structural member that exploits both the shape memory and superelastic effects is proposed and its static analysis using ANSYS is presented in this study. Finite element analysis in a multi-physics environment considering geometric and material non-linearities helps the user to analyse complex behaviour of a system. For the proposed mechanism, simulation results show: (a) 4 per cent strain for SMA actuation is optimal considering the geometric non-linearity of the proposed mechanism for obtaining maximum displacement; (b) buckling effect is less predominant while implementing the superelastic behaviour; and (c) the mechanism can be designed as a compliant device with one or more inflexion points by exploiting the superelasticity of the SMA pipe. The knowledge obtained from the simulation study could help in further miniaturization of the manipulator.

Design Analysis of Two Ways Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) Actuated Aerofoil

2014 ◽  
Vol 564 ◽  
pp. 340-345
Author(s):  
Mohd Roshdi Hassan ◽  
Yong Thian Haw ◽  
Mohd Nasrisyam Asri
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Initial Position ◽  
Design Analysis ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Trailing Edge ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rubber Material ◽  
Length Width ◽  
Simulation Results

This paper describes the design analysis of the behavior of a shape memory alloy (SMA) plate embedded into an aerofoil. Experimentation and simulation were done to fulfill this purpose. The aerofoil is made of silicone rubber material. The SMA plate which was embedded into the maximum chamber of aerofoil during the fabrication process was measured at approximately 175mm, 63mm and 3mm in length, width and thickness respectively. Experimentation was conducted to show that the SMA plate is able to produce two-way shape memory effect. Simulation was executed by using Abaqus 6.9-1 (finite element analysis software). The aerofoil profile was changed by the movement of SMA plate, which has subsequently changed the angle of aerofoil’s trailing edge. The result from the experiment shows that the aerofoil’s trailing edge has undergone a certain amount of displacement after heated. Upon cooling, the aerofoil’s trailing edge did not return to its initial position. Based on this analysis, it is clear that the simulation results are in agreement with the findings of experimental results.

scholarly journals Analisis Perancangan Frame Gokart dari Pengaruh Pembebanan dengan Menggunakan CAD Solidworks 2016

Jurnal METTEK ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Angga Restu Pahlawan ◽  
Rizal Hanifi ◽  
Aa Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Safety Factor ◽  
Frame Structure ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Aisi 1045 ◽  
Steel Aisi ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Manual Calculation

Frame adalah salah satu komponen yang sangat penting dalam sebuah kendaraan, yang berfungsi sebagai penopang penumpang, mesin, suspensi, sistem kelistrikan dan lain-lain. Melihat fungsi dari frame sangat penting, maka dalam merancang sebuah frame harus diperhitungkan dengan baik. Banyak sekali jenis pengujian yang sering dipakai dalam perancangan sebuah struktur frame, salah satunya adalah digunakannya metode komputasi dengan menggunakan metode Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui distribusi tegangan, regangan, displacement, dan safety factor dari hasil pembebanan statis pada frame gokar. Struktur frame didesain dan dianalisis menggunakan software Solidworks 2016. Material yang digunakan frame adalah baja AISI 1045 hollow tube 273,2 mm, dengan menggunakan pembebanan pengendara sebesar 50 kg dan 70 kg. Hasil dari perhitungan manual didapatkan tegangan maksimum sebesar 4,735  107 N/m2, sedangkan dari simulasi didapatkan sebesar 4,516  107 N/m2. Regangan maksimum didapatkan dari perhitungan manual sebesar 2,310  10-4. Displacement maksimum didapatkan dari perhitungan manual sebesar 1,864  108 mm, sedangkan dari simulasi didapatkan sebesar 1,624  108 mm. Safety factor minimum didapatkan dari perhitungan manual sebesar 11,193, dan perhitungan simulasi didapatkan sebesar 11,736. The frame is one of the most important components in a vehicle, which functions as a support for passengers, engines, suspensions, electrical systems and others. Seeing the function of the frame is very important, so designing a frame must be taken into account well. There are many types of tests that are often used in the design of a frame structure, one of which is the use of computational methods using the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method. The purpose of this study was to determine the distribution of stress, strain, displacement, and safety factor from the results of static loading on the kart frame. The frame structure was designed and analyzed using Solidworks 2016 software. The material used in the frame is steel AISI 1045 hollow tube 27  3,2 mm, using a rider load of 50 kg and 70 kg. The result of manual calculation shows that the maximum stress is 4,735  107 N/m2, while the simulation results are 4,516  107 N/m2. The maximum strain is obtained from manual calculation of 2,310  10-4. The maximum displacement is obtained from manual calculations of 1,864  108 mm, while the simulation results are 1,624  108 mm. The minimum safety factor obtained from manual calculation is 11,193, and the simulation calculation is 11,736.

Development of a Shape Memory Alloy Actuator for a Micromechanical Sterilization Cycle Counter

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenny Pagel ◽  
Jonas Esch ◽  
Daniel Hoffmann ◽  
Heiko Trautner ◽  
Simon Herrlich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Medical Device ◽  
System Development ◽  
Temperature Limit ◽  
Saturated Steam ◽  
Steam Sterilization ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Additional Energy ◽  
Fea Model

Abstract The steam sterilization of reusable medical instruments is a critical process. Standardized treatments with hot, saturated steam at maximum temperatures of up to 138 °C often represent a significant thermal load, which is repeated with varying number of cycles depending on the medical device. Until now, there is no possibility for medical device manufacturers to monitor how often a product has been sterilized. However, this is necessary for both safety and warranty issues, since according to the European Medical Device Regulation (EU-MDR), the manufacturer must specify how often a product can be sterilized. In this paper the actuator approach for a micromechanical “sterilization cycle counter” is presented. It is designed to autonomously record, count and store steam sterilizations directly on the instrument by combining silicon micromechanics with shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators. This enables an autonomous operation without additional energy sources such as batteries. During the steam sterilization cycle, a certain temperature limit is exceeded once and detected by the SMA. The system development aims at the heterogeneous integration of standard SMA wires into a silicon microstructure. The transformation temperatures of the SMA is thereby increased to the relevant range by prestressing. In detail, the paper first describes the approach of the counting mechanism and the possibilities and limitations of implementing and pretensioning of SMA wires in silicon microstructures. Based on that, the development of the SMA actuator geometry using an SMA Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model according to the approach of Aurichio is described. The model is validated using an up-scaled test bench of the system, in which various geometric parameters can be varied. Finally, the results will be discussed in particular regarding the MEMS process chain to be carried out in the next step.

A novel smart assistive knee brace incorporated with shape memory alloy wire actuator

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (13) ◽  
pp. 1543-1556
Author(s):  
Navid Moslemi ◽  
Soheil Gohari ◽  
Farzin Mozafari ◽  
Mohsen Gol Zardian ◽  
Colin Burvill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Compliant Mechanism ◽  
The Body ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Knee Brace ◽  
Design Concepts ◽  
Feed Forward Controller ◽  
Actuator Design

The knee plays a significant role in locomotion and stability of the entire body through supporting the body weight and assisting the lower body kinematics during walking. However, the knee is at constant risk of becoming weakened due to disease, age, and accidents. One approach to treating weakened knee is wearing an assistive knee brace. To design a clinical knee brace, many factors such as weight and compliant mechanism should be considered. In this study, a novel smart assistive knee brace mechanism incorporated with wire actuators made of shape memory alloys is proposed to ameliorate the issues associated with weight and flexibility of existing brace designs. Unlike earlier studies, the proposed orthosis includes pressure sensor, shape memory actuator, and smart linkage. Furthermore, two distinct shape memory alloy actuator design concepts with improved stiffness are developed, and the best option is chosen systematically and prototyped. The novel mechanism proposed in this research overcomes the weight of the lower limb during swing phase using the combined shape memory alloy actuation and feed-forward controller design. As such, it can be used as a potential replacement to its conventional counterparts when the higher weight reduction as well as a flexible and controllable mechanism are simultaneously sought.

Research on Walking Mechanism Base on Biological Metal Fibre

2013 ◽  
Vol 785-786 ◽  
pp. 1267-1272
Author(s):  
Shi Ju E ◽  
Xuan Zhong Ding
Keyword(s):  
Shape Memory Alloy ◽  
Shape Memory ◽  
Trajectory Planning ◽  
New Type ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Metal Fibre ◽  
Walking Mechanism

A new walking mechanism base on biological metal fibre is study in the paper. It used a new type of shape memory alloy (biological metal fibre, BMF) as actuator. The multilegged walking mechanism is employ and study. Its mobile mechanism and trajectory planning is analysed so as to achieve miniaturization goals. The simulation results showed that the multilegged walking mechanism could be effectively driven by the actuator base on BMF.

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