Proposal of 5-phase 3-degree-of-freedom spherical actuator with auxiliary poles

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Kazuaki Takahara ◽  
Katsuhiro Hirata ◽  
Noboru Niguchi ◽  
Tomoya Amazutsumi
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Phase 3 ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Spherical Actuator

Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (Multi-DOF) actuating systems are usually composed of several single-DOF motors, which results in large, heavy and complicated structures. In order to solve these problems, various multi-DOF spherical actuators have been actively studied. However, a large number of current phases are required in the spherical actuator. In this paper, in order to reduce the number of current phases, a 3-DOF spherical actuator with auxiliary poles which is driven using 5-phase currents is proposed. Finally, the torque characteristics of the proposed actuator are evaluated through 3-D finite element analysis.

Behavior of Congruent Tessellation Stacks Under Torsional Loading

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yves Klett ◽  
Fabian Muhs ◽  
Peter Middendorf
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Simple Solution ◽  
Torsional Loading ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Torsional Loads ◽  
Structural Mechanisms ◽  
Potential Use

The combination of several layers of rigidly foldable tessellations into can produce cellular material stacks with interesting properties, especially if the resulting stack preserves the mobility of its constituting layers. To achieve this, the construction of functional joining and hinging concepts need to be developed. This paper presents a simple solution to effectively joining different 1-DOF (degree of freedom) tessellation layers. The mechanical properties of the resulting structures under torsional loads are evaluated using finite element analysis, and their potential use as structural mechanisms is discussed.

The Equivalence Proof of Two Methods for Foundation Excitation

2014 ◽  
Vol 638-640 ◽  
pp. 684-689
Author(s):  
Yun Ying Ma ◽  
Jin Duan ◽  
Hong Shao
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Lagrange Multiplier ◽  
Present Theory ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Multiplier Method ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Numerical Example ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Equivalence Proof

In this paper, the two methods for the finite element analysis of foundation excitation would be proved mathematically equivalent. Although the two methods, i.e. the method of degree-of-freedom transformation and the Lagrange multiplier method, are absolutely different in appearance, but their mathematical essence would be proved completely identical. In other words, although the equations derived from the two methods have different degree-of-freedoms, i.e. the latter much more than the former, while in essence they could be deduced from each other and vice versa. And finally a numerical example will be presented and discussed to demonstrate the correctness of the present theory.

Modelling a Precision Positioning System

2015 ◽  
Vol 220-221 ◽  
pp. 374-379
Author(s):  
Giedrius Augustinavičius ◽  
Audrius Čereška
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Positioning System ◽  
Precision Positioning ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
The Mathematical Model ◽  
Fine Adjustment

The paper presents the model and design of a flexure-based precise 4 DOF degree of freedom positioning system for micro-positioning uses. The positioning system is featured with monolithic architecture, flexure-based joints and ultra-fine adjustment screws. The mathematical model for the output displacements of the positioning system has been verified by finite element analysis (FEA).

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