scholarly journals 2-DOF Small-Size Piezoelectric Locomotion Platform with the Unlimited Motion Range

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1396
Author(s):  
Andrius Čeponis ◽  
Dalius Mažeika ◽  
Vytautas Jūrėnas

This paper presents numerical and experimental investigations of a small size piezoelectric locomotion platform that provides unlimited planar motion. The platform consists of three piezoelectric bimorph plates attached to the equilateral triangle-shaped structure by an angle of 60 degrees. Alumina spheres are glued at the bottom of each plate and are used as a contacting element. The planar motion of the platform is generated via excitation of the first bending mode of the corresponding plate using a single harmonic signal while the remaining plates operate as passive supports. The direction of the platform motion controlled by switching electric signal between piezoelectric plates. A numerical investigation of the 2-DOF platform was performed, and it was found out that the operation frequency of the bimorph plates is 23.67 kHz, while harmonic response analysis showed that the maximum displacement amplitude of the contact point reached 563.6 µm in the vertical direction while an excitation signal of 210 Vp-p is applied. Prototype of the 2-DOF piezoelectric platform was made, and an experimental study was performed. The maximum linear velocity of 44.45 mm/s was obtained when preload force and voltage of 0.546 N and 210 Vp-p were applied, respectively.

2012 ◽  
Vol 201-202 ◽  
pp. 907-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Yi Feng ◽  
Yu Guo Cui ◽  
Fei Xue ◽  
Liang En Wu

Based on the requirements of that the finger can move in parallel, and the displacement of the finger can be detected, the micro-gripper driven by piezoelectric actuator is designed based on the displacement amplification structure with the flexure hinge. The static analysis, the modal analysis, the harmonic response analysis and the transient response analysis of the micro-gripper are carried out by using the finite element analysis software ANSYS. The results of the finite element analysis show that the finger is fully able to move in parallel, and can detect the displacement of the finger; the maximum displacement of the finger is about 101 μm, the first natural frequency is about 130 Hz; the finger tip displacement under the 1 μm step input is about 20 μm, the fingertip vibration is about ±2 μm.


Micromachines ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramutis Bansevicius ◽  
Jurate Janutenaite-Bogdaniene ◽  
Vytautas Jurenas ◽  
Genadijus Kulvietis ◽  
Dalius Mazeika ◽  
...  

There is an ever-increasing demand for small-size, low-cost, and high-precision positioning systems. Therefore, investigation in this field is performed to search for various solutions that can meet technical requirements of precise multi-degree-of-freedom (DOF) positioning systems. This paper presents a new design of a piezoelectric cylindrical actuator with two active kinematic pairs. This means that a single actuator is used to create vibrations that are transformed into the rotation of the sphere located on the top of the cylinder and at the same time ensure movement of the piezoelectric cylinder on the plane. Numerical and experimental investigations of the piezoelectric cylinder have been performed. A mathematical model of contacting force control was developed to solve the problem of positioning of the rotor when it needs to be rotated or moved according to a specific motion trajectory. The numerical simulation included harmonic response analysis of the actuator to analyze the trajectories of the contact points motion. A prototype actuator has been manufactured and tested. Obtained results confirmed that such a device is suitable for both positioning and movement of the actuator in the plane.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-83
Author(s):  
Kusnindar Priohutomo ◽  
Danang Ariyanto

In a material selection design that will be used is one important step. Because by selecting the right material with the appropriate material properties, it can be seen the harmonic response value of a structure. By knowing the value of harmonic response in a structure, at the time of testing can avoid damage to the structure. In this study the material used for Fin Planar Motion Mechanism (PMM) is Stainless Steel 304 (SS 304). To calculate the harmonic response, the SPSS method is used. From the research results in the range 1-100 Hz the displacement value is still below the limit with a maximum value of 2.50E-12 mm and a maximum stress value of 2.95E-05 Pa.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 699
Author(s):  
Worapol Tangsopa ◽  
Jatuporn Thongsri

At present, development of manufacturer’s ultrasonic cleaning tank (UCT) to match the requirements from consumers usually relies on computer simulation based on harmonic response analysis (HRA). However, this technique can only be used with single-frequency UCT. For dual frequency, the manufacturer used information from empirical experiment alongside trial-and-error methods to develop prototypes, resulting in the UCT that may not be fully efficient. Thus, lack of such a proper calculational method to develop the dual frequency UCT was a problem that greatly impacted the manufacturers and consumers. To resolve this problem, we proposed a new model of simulation using transient dynamics analysis (TDA) which was successfully applied to develop the prototype of dual frequency UCT, 400 W, 18 L in capacity, eight horn transducers, 28 and 40 kHz frequencies for manufacturing. The TDA can indicate the acoustic pressure at all positions inside the UCT in transient states from the start to the states ready for proper cleaning. The calculation also reveals the correlation between the positions of acoustic pressure and the placement positions of transducers and frequencies. In comparison with the HRA at 28 kHz UCT, this TDA yielded the results more accurately than the HRA simulation, comparing to the experiments. Furthermore, the TDA can also be applied to the multifrequency UCTs as well. In this article, the step-by-step development of methodology was reported. Finally, this simulation can lead to the successful design of the high-performance dual frequencies UCT for the manufacturers.


2012 ◽  
Vol 487 ◽  
pp. 203-207
Author(s):  
Gong Xue Zhang ◽  
Xiao Kai Shen

Purpose, with the application of workbench finite element analysis software, get the analysis results of DVG 850 high-speed vertical machining center via the modal analysis and harmonic response analysis. Use the calculation results for reference, put forward the improved method, and prove the credibility of the simulation analysis by testing DVG 850 prototype.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5675
Author(s):  
Josip Brnic ◽  
Marino Brcic ◽  
Sebastian Balos ◽  
Goran Vukelic ◽  
Sanjin Krscanski ◽  
...  

Knowledge of the properties and behavior of materials under certain working conditions is the basis for the selection of the proper material for the design of a new structure. This paper deals with experimental investigations of the mechanical properties of unalloyed high quality steel S235JRC + C (1.0122) and its behavior under conditions of high temperatures, creep and mechanical fatigue. The response of the material at high temperatures (20–700 °C) is shown in the form of engineering stress-strain diagrams while that at creep behavior (400–600 °C) is shown in the form of creep curves. Furthermore, based on uniaxial fully reversed mechanical fatigue tests (R=−1), a stress-life (S-N) fatigue diagram has been constructed and the fatigue (endurance) limit of the material is calculated The experimentally determined value of tensile strength at room temperature is 534 MPa. The calculated value of the fatigue limit, also at room temperature, using the modified staircase method and based on the mechanical fatigue tests data, is 202 MPa. With regard to creep resistance, steel 1.0122 can be considered creep-resistant only at a temperature of 400 °C and at an applied stress not exceeding 50% of the yield strength corresponding to this temperature.


2013 ◽  
Vol 281 ◽  
pp. 165-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Lei Zhang ◽  
Bin Yao ◽  
Wen Chang Zhao ◽  
Ou Yang Kun ◽  
Bo Shi Yao

Establish the finite element model for high precision grinding machine which takes joint surface into consideration and then carrys out the static and dynamic analysis of the grinder. After the static analysis, modal analysis and harmonic response analysis, the displacement deformation, stress, natural frequency and vibration mode could be found, which also helps find the weak links out. The improvement scheme which aims to increase the stiffness and precision of the whole machine has proposed to efficiently optimize the grinder. And the first natural frequency of the optimized grinder has increased by 68.19%.


2013 ◽  
Vol 706-708 ◽  
pp. 1782-1785
Author(s):  
Jiao Wang ◽  
Ya Shu Li ◽  
Yun Dong Sha ◽  
Qing Kai Han

A successful prediction that whether a compressor blade is able to overcome the resonance fatigue and fatigue life of forced vibration is based on its harmonic response analysis.Hard coatings with metal or ceramic substrate are effective to change the natural characteristics and vibration amplitude of a compressor blade so that to improve the anti-vibration fatigue capability. In this paper, modal analysis and harmonic response analysis based on the finite element method are achieved to investigate the contributions of the two different hard coatings on the natural characteristics and vibration amplitude of a compressor blade. The two kinds of hard coatings are modeled by both anisotropic materials and involving their piezoelectric or piezomagnetic effects. The blade is modeled as an isotropic one. The natural frequencies and vibration amplitude of blade with different coating thickness are numerically calculated and compared. Results show that the hard coatings with different thickness play an important role in the natural characteristics and harmonic response analysis of the blade.


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