scholarly journals Design and Locomotion Study of Stick-Slip Piezoelectric Actuator Using Two-Stage Flexible Hinge Structure

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 154
Author(s):  
Zheng Li ◽  
Zhirong Su ◽  
Liang Zhao ◽  
Haitao Han ◽  
Zhanyu Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Flexure Hinge ◽  
Maximum Speed ◽  
Clamping Force ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Horizontal Thrust ◽  
Electromechanical Field

A novel piezoelectric actuator using a two-stage flexure hinge structure is proposed in this paper, which is used in a compact and high-precision electromechanical field. The two-stage flexure hinge structure is used to provide horizontal thrust and vertical clamping force to the driving feet, which solves the problems of unstable clamping force and insufficient load capacity in traditional stick-slip piezoelectric actuators. Firstly, the main structure of the driver and the working process under the triangular wave excitation voltage are briefly introduced. Secondly, after many simulation tests, the structure of the actuator is optimized and the stability of the structure in providing clamping force is verified. Finally, through the research of the operating performance, when the amplitude is 150 V and the frequency is 3.25 kHz as the excitation source, the maximum speed can reach 338 mm/s and can bear about 3 kg load. It can be seen from the analysis that the two-stage flexure hinge structure can improve the displacement trajectory.

Design, modeling, and performance of a bidirectional stick-slip piezoelectric actuator with coupled asymmetrical flexure hinge mechanisms

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (17) ◽  
pp. 1961-1972
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Lu ◽  
Qiang Gao ◽  
Qi Gao ◽  
Yang Yu ◽  
Xiaosong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Flexure Hinge ◽  
Tangential Displacement ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Force Variation ◽  
And Performance

A stick-slip piezoelectric actuator with bidirectional motion is proposed and measured, which uses coupled asymmetrical flexure hinge mechanisms and symmetrical indenter to generate controllable tangential displacement. The operating principle of the proposed stick-slip actuator is illustrated, and the normal force variation between the stator and slider is analyzed. A dynamic model based on the method of dimensionality reduction is established to simulate the displacement and load capacity. In order to obtain improved actuator properties, the design rules of the coupled flexure hinge mechanisms are discussed, and the tangential and normal displacements of the indenter are investigated by the finite element method. A prototype is fabricated, and the experiment investigation of the actuator characteristics is presented. Testing results indicate that the actuator achieves the maximum output velocity of 10.14 mm/s and its maximum load reaches 1.5 N under a voltage of 100 Vp–p and a frequency of 850 Hz in the positive x-direction. The maximum efficiency of the actuator is 0.57% with a load of 90 g, a locking force of 5 N, and the actuated velocity of 5.48 mm/s. In addition, experimental results confirm the feasibility of the presented model by comparing numerical simulation results.

scholarly journals A Novel Stick-Slip Nanopositioning Stage Integrated with a Flexure Hinge-Based Friction Force Adjusting Structure

Micromachines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
Junhui Zhu ◽  
Peng Pan ◽  
Yong Wang ◽  
Sen Gu ◽  
Rongan Zhai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Friction Force ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Vertical Direction ◽  
Flexure Hinge ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Static Performance

The piezoelectrically-actuated stick-slip nanopositioning stage (PASSNS) has been applied extensively, and many designs of PASSNSs have been developed. The friction force between the stick-slip surfaces plays a critical role in successful movement of the stage, which influences the load capacity, dynamic performance, and positioning accuracy of the PASSNS. Toward solving the influence problems of friction force, this paper presents a novel stick-slip nanopositioning stage where the flexure hinge-based friction force adjusting unit was employed. Numerical analysis was conducted to estimate the static performance of the stage, a dynamic model was established, and simulation analysis was performed to study the dynamic performance of the stage. Further, a prototype was manufactured and a series of experiments were carried out to test the performance of the stage. The results show that the maximum forward and backward movement speeds of the stage are 1 and 0.7 mm/s, respectively, and the minimum forward and backward step displacements are approximately 11 and 12 nm, respectively. Compared to the step displacement under no working load, the forward and backward step displacements only increase by 6% and 8% with a working load of 20 g, respectively. And the load capacity of the PASSNS in the vertical direction is about 72 g. The experimental results confirm the feasibility of the proposed stage, and high accuracy, high speed, and good robustness to varying loads were achieved. These results demonstrate the great potential of the developed stage in many nanopositioning applications.

Novel Precision PZT-Driven Micropositioning Stage with Large Travel Range

2009 ◽  
Vol 407-408 ◽  
pp. 159-162
Author(s):  
Hua Wei Chen ◽  
Ichiro Hagiwara
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Flexure Hinge ◽  
Slip Model ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Friction Effect ◽  
Simulation Results

One novel long-travel piezoelectric-driven linear micropositioning stage capable of moving in a stepping mode is developed. The stick-slip friction effect between flexure hinge actuation tips with a sliding stage is used to drive the stage step-by-step through an enlarged displacement of piezoelectric actuator. In order to enlarge the travel range, magnifying mechanism is optimally designed by use of flexure hinge and lever beam. Moreover, dynamic model of such stage is proposed by consideration of reset integrator stick-slip model. The simulation results show that the stage has considerable good dynamic properties.

Simple and high-performance stick-slip piezoelectric actuator based on an asymmetrical flexure hinge driving mechanism

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (14) ◽  
pp. 2125-2134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qi Gao ◽  
Meng He ◽  
Xiaohui Lu ◽  
Chi Zhang ◽  
Tinghai Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Maximum Velocity ◽  
Maximum Load ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Flexure Hinge ◽  
Tangential Displacement ◽  
Driving Mechanism ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
New Type

This article presented a new type of stick-slip piezoelectric actuator based on an asymmetrical flexure hinge driving mechanism. The key of the driving mechanism was a four-bar mechanism with different minimum thicknesses of right-circle flexure hinges. Combined with a symmetrical indenter, the asymmetrical flexure hinge driving mechanism generated controllable tangential displacement by changing the locking force. Therefore, the simple structured stick-slip piezoelectric actuator achieved considerable improvements especially in output speed and efficiency. In order to obtain improved actuator properties, the minimum thicknesses of asymmetrical flexure hinge driving mechanism, the tangential and normal displacements of the indenter were analyzed and investigated by finite element method. A prototype was fabricated and experiment investigation of the actuator characteristics was presented. Testing results indicated that the actuator achieved the maximum velocity of 15.04 mm/s and its maximum load reached 440 g under a voltage of 100 Vp-p and a frequency of 490 Hz. The maximum efficiency of the actuator was 3.66% with a load of 280 g under a locking force of 5 N and the actuated velocity of 10.17 mm/s.

Piezoelectric stick-slip actuators with flexure hinge mechanisms: A review

2022 ◽  
pp. 1045389X2110722
Author(s):  
Guangda Qiao ◽  
Hengyu Li ◽  
Xiaohui Lu ◽  
Jianming Wen ◽  
Tinghai Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Load Capacity ◽  
Translational Motion ◽  
Structure Design ◽  
Flexure Hinge ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Positioning Accuracy ◽  
Output Performance ◽  
Analysis Methods ◽  
Working Principle ◽  
Improvement Scheme

Piezoelectric stick-slip actuators (PSSAs) are famous for ultimate working condition adaptability, simple structure, and positioning accuracy. To meet the demand of industrial application, lots of PSSAs designed with flexure hinge mechanisms (FHMs-PSSAs) have been developed to realize the requirements of translational motion, rotational motion, multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DOF) motion. The output performance of the FHMs-PSSAs has been greatly improved, including load capacity, speed, and accuracy; moreover, some approaches to solve the problem of the backward motion are provided as well. In this work, the working principle of FHMs-PSSAs is introduced, and the excitation signals applicable to FHMs-PSSAs are summarized. Based on the current research and development status, the progress of structure design of FHMs-PSSAs is introduced in accordance with translatory FHMs-PSSAs, rotary FHMs-PSSAs, and multi-DOF FHMs-PSSAs. Additionally, the developed analysis methods and design schemes to improve the performance are introduced, including theoretical analysis methods, consistency scheme of forward and reverse performance, suppression scheme of the backward motion, and improvement scheme of positioning accuracy. The significance of this work can be regarded as a further supplement to the previous review articles on the PSSAs, which will provide a reference and guidance for the future development of FHMs-PSSAs.

scholarly journals Design and Analysis of a Stepping Piezoelectric Actuator Free of Backward Motion

Actuators ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Xiaofeng Yang ◽  
Jinyan Tang ◽  
Wenxin Guo ◽  
Hu Huang ◽  
Haoyin Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
Matrix Method ◽  
Piezoelectric Actuators ◽  
Flexure Hinge ◽  
Compliance Matrix ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Piezoelectric Stacks ◽  
Compliance Matrix Method ◽  
Phase Differences

Although the stick-slip principle has been widely employed for designing piezoelectric actuators, there still exits an intrinsic drawback, i.e., the backward motion, which significantly affects its output performances and applications. By analyzing the generation mechanism of backward motion in stick-slip piezoelectric actuators, the elliptical trajectory was employed to design a novel stepping piezoelectric actuator free of backward motion. Accordingly, a prototype of piezoelectric actuator was designed, which utilized a flexure hinge mechanism and two vertically arranged piezoelectric stacks to generate the required elliptical trajectory. The compliance matrix method was used to theoretically analyze the flexure hinge mechanism. The theoretical and measured elliptical trajectories under various phase differences were compared, and the phase difference of 45° was selected accordingly. Under a critical relative gap, output performances of the actuator working under the elliptical trajectory were characterized, and then compared with that obtained under the normal stick-slip driving principle. Experimental results indicated that forward and reverse stepping displacement with completely suppressed backward motion could be achieved when employing the elliptical trajectory, verifying its feasibility. This study provides a new strategy for designing a stepping piezoelectric actuator free of backward motion.

The anaerobic treatment of a ligno-cellulosic substrate offering little natural pH buffering capacity

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Banks ◽  
P. N. Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
Ph Control ◽  
Anaerobic Treatment ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Single Stage ◽  
Stable Operation ◽  
Reactor Performance ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Ph Buffering ◽  
Stage System ◽  
The Stability

The stability and operational performance of single stage digestion with and without liquor recycle and two stage digestion were assessed using a mixture of paper and wood as the digestion substrate. Attempts to maintain stable digestion in both single stage reactors were unsuccessful due to the inherently low natural buffering capacity exhibited; this resulted in a rapid souring of the reactor due to unbuffered volatile fatty acid (VFA) accumulation. The use of lime to control pH was unsatisfactory due to interference with the carbonate/bicarbonate equilibrium resulting in wide oscillations in the control parameter. The two stage system overcame the pH stability problems allowing stable operation for a period of 200 days without any requirement for pH control; this was attributed to the rapid flushing of VFA from the first stage reactor into the second stage, where efficient conversion to methane was established. Reactor performance was judged to be satisfactory with the breakdown of 53% of influent volatile solids. It was concluded that the reactor configuration of the two stage system offers the potential for the treatment of cellulosic wastes with a sub-optimal carbon to nitrogen ratio for conventional digestion.

scholarly journals Design, Analysis, and Experiment on a Novel Stick-Slip Piezoelectric Actuator with a Lever Mechanism

Micromachines ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 863 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiqing Huang ◽  
Mengxin Sun
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Actuator ◽  
Simple Structure ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Displacement Sensor ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
The Finite Element Method ◽  
Stick Slip ◽  
Lever Mechanism ◽  
Series Of Experiments ◽  
Stator Design

A piezoelectric actuator using a lever mechanism is designed, fabricated, and tested with the aim of accomplishing long-travel precision linear driving based on the stick-slip principle. The proposed actuator mainly consists of a stator, an adjustment mechanism, a preload mechanism, a base, and a linear guide. The stator design, comprising a piezoelectric stack and a lever mechanism with a long hinge used to increase the displacement of the driving foot, is described. A simplified model of the stator is created. Its design parameters are determined by an analytical model and confirmed using the finite element method. In a series of experiments, a laser displacement sensor is employed to measure the displacement responses of the actuator under the application of different driving signals. The experiment results demonstrate that the velocity of the actuator rises from 0.05 mm/s to 1.8 mm/s with the frequency increasing from 30 Hz to 150 Hz and the voltage increasing from 30 V to 150 V. It is shown that the minimum step distance of the actuator is 0.875 μm. The proposed actuator features large stroke, a simple structure, fast response, and high resolution.

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