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Liang, Kang, Chong Li, Yujian Tong, Jiwen Fang, and Wei Zhong. "Design of a Low-Frequency Harmonic Rotary Piezoelectric Actuator." Actuators 10, no. 1 (December 27, 2020): 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/act10010004.
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Piezoelectric actuators usually operate under a high frequency driving signal. Here we report a harmonic rotating piezoelectric actuator by coupling a harmonic wave generator and a friction rotor, in which the actuator can be actuated by a low-frequency sinusoidal signal with positive bias. The harmonic wave is generated by a two-stage magnifying mechanism consisting of a displacement amplifier and a harmonic rod. Applying piezoelectricity theory, the actuator’s output characteristic equations are deduced. What is more, the output characteristics of piezoelectric actuators are tested with the established experimental system. Results show that the generated harmonic displacements can drive the actuator to work normally at a driving voltage of larger than 90 V and the maximum total harmonic displacement of the piezoelectric actuator comes up to 427.6 μm under the driving voltage of 150 V. Meanwhile, the error between the measured and calculated values of the harmonic displacement is less than 7%. Furthermore, the rotational speed of the piezoelectric actuator reaches 5.45 rpm/min at 150 V voltage and 5 Hz driving frequency.
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Lee, Jae Hoon, Bum Soo Yoon, Ji-Won Park, Gunho Song, and Kwang Joon Yoon. "Flexural Deflection Prediction of Piezo-Composite Unimorph Actuator Using Material Orthotropy and Nonlinearity of Piezoelectric Material Layer." Coatings 10, no. 5 (April 29, 2020): 437. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/coatings10050437.
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Layered piezo-composite unimorph actuators have been studied by many research teams to provide active vibration control of thin-walled aerospace structures, control the shapes of aircraft wing airfoils, and control the fins of small missiles, because they require less space and provide better frequency responses than conventional electro-magnetic motor actuator systems. However, due to the limited actuation strains of conventional piezo-composite unimorph actuators with poly-crystalline piezoelectric ceramic layers, they have not been implemented effectively as actuators for small aerospace vehicles. In this study, a lightweight piezo-composite unimorph actuator (LIPCA-S2) was manufactured and analyzed to predict its flexural actuation displacement. It was found that the actuated tip displacement of a piezo-composite cantilever could be predicted accurately using the proposed prediction model based on the nonlinear properties of the piezoelectric strain coefficient and elastic modulus of a piezoelectric single crystal.
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Ghosh, Bhaskar, Ravi K. Jain, S. Majumder, SS Roy, and Sumit Mukhopadhyay. "Experimental characterizations of bimorph piezoelectric actuator for robotic assembly." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 28, no. 15 (January 13, 2017): 2095–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045389x16685441.
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Piezoelectric actuator is one of the most versatile types of smart actuators, extensively used in different industrial applications like robotics, microelectromechanical systems, micro-assembly, biological cell handling, self-assembly, and optical component handling in photonics. By applying potential to a piezoelectric actuator, it can produce micro level deflection with large force generation, very fast response, and long-term actuation as compared to other actuators. The design and analysis of the bimorph piezoelectric cantilever using proportional–integral controller are carried out where the bimorph piezoelectric actuator is used as an active actuator for providing the dexterous behavior during robotic assembly. Characterization of bimorph piezoelectric actuator carried out by controlling voltage signal provides steady-state behavior which is verified by conducting experiments. A prototype of micro gripper is also developed which shows the potential of handling small lightweight objects for robotic assembly.
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Zhong, Bowen, Zhan Liao, Xi Zhang, Ziqi Jin, and Lining Sun. "Modeling of Rapid Response Characteristics of Piezoelectric Actuators for Ultra-Precision Machining." Materials 16, no. 6 (March 11, 2023): 2272. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16062272.
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Piezoelectric actuators are characterized by high positioning accuracy, high stiffness and a fast response and are widely used in ultra-precision machining technologies such as fast tool servo technology and ultrasonic machining. The rapid response characteristics of piezoelectric actuators often determine the overall quality of machining. However, there has been little research on the fast response characteristics of piezoelectric actuators, and this knowledge gap will lead to low precision and poor quality of the final machining. The fast response characteristics of a piezoelectric actuator were studied in this work. Firstly, the piezoelectric actuator was divided into a no-load state and a load state according to the working state. A fast response analysis and output characteristic analysis were carried out, the corresponding dynamic model was established, and then the model was simulated. Finally, an experimental system was established to verify the dynamic model of the piezoelectric actuator’s fast response by conducting an experiment in which the piezoelectric actuator bounces a steel ball. The experimental results verify the correctness of the model and show that the greater the cross-sectional area and height of the piezoelectric actuator, the higher the bouncing height of the ball, and the better the dynamic performance of the piezoelectric actuator. It is believed that this study has guiding significance for the application of the dynamic characteristics of piezoelectric actuators in the machining field.
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Jiang, Xishan, Ning Wang, Jing Zheng, and Jie Pan. "Experimental Validation of Two Types of Force Actuators: A Performance Comparison." Sensors 24, no. 12 (June 18, 2024): 3950. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/s24123950.
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This paper experimentally investigates the performance of piezoelectric force actuators. Using the same encapsulated piezoelectric stack, an inertial-type actuator and a frame-type actuator are constructed for performance comparison. The experimental results are also used to validate the recently established actuator models, whilst the mechanical and piezoelectrical parameters of the models are experimentally identified. The performance of the actuators is described by the transmitted force(s) and input power flow from the actuators to the base structure with reference to the same electrical input voltage to the stack. The validation is deemed successful due to the strong agreement observed between the measured and predicted actuator performances. Additionally, it is discovered that the frame-type actuator has the capacity to produce significantly higher transmitted forces and input power flow to the base structure compared to the inertial-type actuator. The mechanism underlying the performance disparity between these two types of actuators is also examined. This paper clarifies the mechanism, shedding light on the design and optimization of piezoelectric actuators.
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Ma, X., B. Zhou, and S. F. Xue. "Investigation on Actuation Performance of Continuous Fiber Reinforced Piezoelectric Composite Actuator." Journal of Mechanics 36, no. 3 (December 10, 2019): 273–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jmech.2019.42.
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ABSTRACTIn this paper, a novel continuous fiber reinforced piezoelectric composite (CFRPC) actuator is proposed to improve the stability and reliability of piezoelectric actuators. A piezoelectric driving structure composed of a cantilever beam and the CFRPC actuator is utilized to research the actuation performance of the CFRPC actuator. The expression of the equivalent moment for the CFRPC actuator is obtained using the equivalent load method and electro-mechanical coupling theory. Based on Euler-Bernoulli beam theory, the analytical expression of the deflection for the cantilever beam is derived. The accuracy of the obtained analytical expressions is demonstrated by finite element simulation as well as published experimental results. The actuation performance of the CFRPC actuator is investigated through the analytical expressions of the equivalent moment and deflection. The results show that the key parameters such as driving voltage, fiber volume fraction, cantilever beam height, actuator height, actuator length and actuator position have great influence on the actuation performance of the CFRPC actuator. The CFRPC actuator has good mechanical and electrical properties, and has a wide application prospect in the field of structural shape control.
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Kanchan, Mithun, Mohith Santhya, Ritesh Bhat, and Nithesh Naik. "Application of Modeling and Control Approaches of Piezoelectric Actuators: A Review." Technologies 11, no. 6 (November 1, 2023): 155. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/technologies11060155.
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Piezoelectric actuators find extensive application in delivering precision motion in the micrometer to nanometer range. The advantages of a broader range of motion, rapid response, higher stiffness, and large actuation force from piezoelectric actuators make them suitable for precision positioning applications. However, the inherent nonlinearity in the piezoelectric actuators under dynamic working conditions severely affects the accuracy of the generated motion. The nonlinearity in the piezoelectric actuators arises from hysteresis, creep, and vibration, which affect the performance of the piezoelectric actuator. Thus, there is a need for appropriate modeling and control approaches for piezoelectric actuators, which can model the nonlinearity phenomenon and provide adequate compensation to achieve higher motion accuracy. The present review covers different methods adopted for overcoming the nonlinearity issues in piezoelectric actuators. This review highlights the charge-based and voltage-based control methods that drive the piezoelectric actuators. The survey also includes different modeling approaches for the creep and hysteresis phenomenon of the piezoelectric actuators. In addition, the present review also highlights different control strategies and their applications in various types of piezoelectric actuators. An attempt is also made to compare the piezoelectric actuator’s different modeling and control approaches and highlight prospects.
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Molla, Dessalew, Marek Płaczek, and Andrzej Wróbel. "Multiphysics Modeling and Material Selection Methods to Develop Optimal Piezoelectric Plate Actuators for Active Noise Cancellation." Applied Sciences 11, no. 24 (December 10, 2021): 11746. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app112411746.
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The performance of a piezoelectric actuator for active noise cancellation depends primarily on the quality of the actuator material and its design approach, i.e., single-layer or multi-layer actuators, stacks, benders, or amplified actuators. In this paper, material selection and multiphysics modeling were performed to develop an optimal piezoelectric plate actuator for active noise cancellation. The material selection process was analyzed using two multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) approaches for material selection, i.e., figure of merit (FOM) for actuators and the technique for order of performance by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS). Of the 12 state-of-the-art piezoelectric actuator materials considered in this article, PMN–28% PT is the best material according to TOPSIS analysis, while PbIn12Nb12O324%−PbMg13Nb13O3−PbTiO3 (PIN24%-PMN-PT) is the best material according to FOM analysis. The ranking of state-of-the-art piezoelectric material categories for actuators according to the two analysis is consistent and the category of monocrystalline piezoelectric materials has the highest actuation performance. The multiphysics modeling was performed using ANSYS Mechanical using two different approaches: one using Ansys Parametric Design Language (APDL) command fragments, the other installing the PiezoAndMEMS ACT extension in ANSYS. Static structure, modal, and harmonic response analyses were performed to determine an optimal pair of piezoelectric plates to be used as an actuator for active noise cancellation. A pair of plates of the same materials, but of different dimensions turns out to be the optimal piezoelectric plate actuator for active noise reduction, according to the two multiphysics modeling methods.
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Wang, Wei, Zikuo Zhang, and Zhichun Yang. "Experiment and Modeling on Macro Fiber Composite Stress-Induced Actuation Function Degradation." Applied Sciences 9, no. 21 (November 5, 2019): 4714. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app9214714.
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The effect of stress depolarization will cause actuation function degradation of a piezoelectric actuator, which can eventually trigger function failure of the piezoelectric smart structure system. In the present study, we experimentally demonstrate the degradation process of the actuation function of the Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) piezoelectric actuator. Actuation function degradation data of MFC actuators undergoing cyclic loads with four different stress amplitudes have been measured. Based upon the experimental results, the radial basis function (RBF) neural network learning algorithm was adopted to establish a neural network model, in order to predict the actuation function degenerative degree of the MFC actuator, undergoing arbitrary cyclic load within the concerned stress amplitude range. The maximum relative error between the predicted result and our experimental result is 4%.
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Nandi, A., S. Neogy, S. Bhaduri, and H. Irretier. "Vibration Attenuation by a Combination of a Piezoelectric Stack and a Permanent Magnet." Shock and Vibration 19, no. 4 (2012): 719–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/358953.
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The present work proposes a non-contact vibration attenuator made up of a permanent magnet mounted on a piezoelectric stack. Two such actuators are made to work simultaneously in a 'twin-actuator' configuration. It is conceived that a controlled change in the gap between the actuator and the structure is capable of attenuation of vibration of the structure. This appropriate change in gap is achieved by controlled motion of the piezoelectric stacks. It is shown that the actuator works as an active damper when the extension and contraction of the actuators are made proportional to the velocity of the beam. The resolution of extension of a piezoelectric stack is in the order of nanometers. Thus in the proposed actuator the force of actuation can be applied with great precision. This actuator is also attractive for its simple constructional feature.
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Yu, Yu Min. "Design and Analysis of a Piezoelectric Actuator." Advanced Materials Research 308-310 (August 2011): 2131–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.308-310.2131.
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Active materials are a group of solid-state materials whose geometric shape can be related to an energy input in the form of heat, light, electric field, or magnetic field. In the application of active materials to electromechanical energy conversion, electrical energy may be input to the material and the resulting deformation of the material can be used to move a load. The most common active materials used in actuators are piezoelectrics, magnetostrictives, and SMAs. In this paper, a piezoelectric actuation concept is presented that uses a new feed-screw motion accumulation technique. The feed-screw concept involves accumulating high frequency actuation strokes of a piezoelectric stack (driving element) by intermittently rotating nuts on an output feed-screw. The main parts of piezoelectric actuation such as clamp mechanism, rotary mechanism and “L type” driving mechanism are investigated. From the analysis, the deformation and stress of it are all under allowed value of 65Mn. The mathematics model of upside of rotary mechanism rotation motion is established. The results indicate that, the mechanisms of actuator all are satisfy the need of design
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Bazghaleh, Mohsen, Steven Grainger, and Morteza Mohammadzaheri. "A review of charge methods for driving piezoelectric actuators." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 29, no. 10 (October 11, 2017): 2096–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045389x17733330.
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Piezoelectric actuators are the most commonly used actuators in nanopositioning. They provide excellent operating bandwidth and precision. These actuators are normally driven by voltage amplifiers; however, the relationship of the applied voltage on the actuator and its position is nonlinear and complex due to phenomena such as hysteresis. This adversely influences actuator’s position control which is the core component of nanopositioning. However, the electrical charge applied on a piezoelectric actuator has a significantly less complex relationship with its position. As a result, driving piezoelectric actuators with charge amplifiers has attracted significant attention. In this article, charge driving methods are classified, and their advantages, major issues and the solutions to these issues are critically reviewed.
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Zhou, Bo, Xiao Ma, Shuai Wang, and Shifeng Xue. "Least-squares method for laminated beams with distributed braided piezoelectric composite actuators." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 31, no. 18 (July 25, 2020): 2165–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045389x20943962.
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Piezoelectric ceramics are a very popular material in the field of actuator technology due to their unique piezoelectric properties. However, the brittle behavior of ceramics endangers the reliability of piezoelectric actuators. In this article, the three-dimensional braided piezoelectric composite is utilized to ameliorate the reliability and driving capability of piezoelectric actuators. The static analysis of laminated beam with the distributed braided piezoelectric composite actuator is presented to study its driving capability. Based on the piezoelectric constitutive equations and Euler–Bernoulli beam theory, the governing equation of the piezoelectric laminated beam is derived. The least-squares method for the piezoelectric laminated beam is established to solve the derived governing equation. The current approach is validated by comparison with published results and finite element results. In the numerical examples, the effects of the number and spacing of the three-dimensional braided piezoelectric composite patches, actuator central location, actuator length, actuator thickness ratio, cantilever beam thickness, applied voltage and fiber volume fraction on the driving capability of the distributed braided piezoelectric composite actuator are investigated. This study suggests the potential use of the distributed braided piezoelectric composite actuator in intelligent structures and provides useful guidance for the design and optimization of piezoelectric actuators.
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Zaehringer, Sandy, Julia Purr, and Norbert Schwesinger. "Manipulation of IDT-Actuated Piezoelectric Membrane Actuators by Silicon Clamping." Applied Mechanics and Materials 518 (February 2014): 215–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.518.215.
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This paper will introduce a piezoelectric micro membrane actuator with interdigitated (IDT) surface electrodes for polarization and actuation. The thus achieved polarization and generated electric field are highly inhomogeneous and cause therefore also inhomogeneous strain and stress distributions within the piezoelectric material itself. To equalize the strain and stress the material will deform. This deformation can be manipulated due to electrodes design and clamping of the membrane. The most outstanding achievement with this manipulation is the deflection of the membrane towards the actuated surface and not as is common in piezoelectric membrane actuators towards the passive surface of the device.
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Kang, In Pil, Hyo Byung Chae, Ki Hoon Park, Kwang Joon Yoon, Li Li Xin, and Tae Sam Kang. "A Development of Miniaturized Piezoelectric Actuator System for Mobile Smart Structures." Key Engineering Materials 326-328 (December 2006): 1395–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.326-328.1395.
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A smart material actuator is required for a smart structure having multifunctional performance. Among the smart material actuators, piezoelectric actuator is known for its excellent large force generation in broad bandwidth in a compact size. However it needs relatively large actuation voltage requiring a bulky hardware system. This study is mainly concerned to develop a self-powered miniaturized piezoelectric actuator driver (MIPAD) controlled by a radio controller for small sized piezoelectric smart structures. It can receive command from other microprocessors or a remote radio controller. We designed a real hardware and it demonstrated good performances even though the driving system was very small. The MIPAD is expected to minimize the weight and size of the piezoelectric actuator system and it can be easily embedded into mobile smart structures.
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Dawood, Mohamed Shaik, L. Iannucci, E. Greenhalgh, and Ahmad Kamal Ariffin. "Low Velocity Impact Induced Delamination Control Using MFC Actuator." Applied Mechanics and Materials 165 (April 2012): 346–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.165.346.
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The potential use of MFC actuator as a tool for reducing low velocity impact induced delamination has been investigated using LS-DYNA explicit finite element code. An induced strain piezoelectric actuation model was implemented into LS-DYNA through its user defined material subroutine to simulate the piezoelectric effects while a cohesive based damage model was used to predict delamination. The numerical study confirmed that delamination could be reduced but the MFC required very high actuation voltages even in the case of very low energy impact which is not practically achievable with the existing actuator. Assuming powerful actuators are not something impossible in near future, this study provide useful information for advancing composite impact investigation using piezoelectric actuator as an integrated tool for improving its impact tolerance.
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Kim, Cheol, and Dong Yeub Lee. "Design Optimization of a Curved Actuator with Piezoelectric Fibers." International Journal of Modern Physics B 17, no. 08n09 (April 10, 2003): 1971–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0217979203019964.
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Piezoelectric Fiber Composite with Interdigitated Electrodes (PFCIDE) was previously introduced as an alternative to monolithic wafers with conventional electrodes for applications of structural actuation. This paper is an investigation into the performance improvement of piezoelectric fiber composite actuators by optimizing the stacking sequence and changing the matrix material. This paper presents the numerical optimization of a piezoelectric fiber/piezoelectric matrix composite actuator with IDE (PFPMIDE). Various concepts from different backgrounds, including three-dimensional linear elastic and dielectric theories, have been incorporated into the present linear piezoelectric model. To see the structural responses of the actuator integrated with the PFPMIDE, three dimensional finite element formulations were derived. Numerical analyses show larger center displacement of the curved actuator with the PFPMIDE due to optimization of the piezoelectric fiber angles. This paper presents the concept of a curved actuator that occurs naturally via thermal residual stress during the curing process, as well as the optimization of the maximum curved actuator displacement, which is accomplished using the Davidon-Fletcher-Powell (DFP) method.
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QIU, J. H., K. J. ZHU, and H. L. JI. "FABRICATION AND PERFORMANCE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE STYLE FUNCTIONALLY GRADED PIEZOELECTRIC BENDING ACTUATORS." Modern Physics Letters B 23, no. 03 (January 30, 2009): 433–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0217984909018588.
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To avoid the delamination of bimorph actuator and enhance the performance of the room-temperature type functionally graded (RTFG) piezoelectric bending actuator, the high temperature type FG (HTFG) piezoelectric bending actuator was designed and fabricated. The material compositions with different dielectric and piezoelectric constants were selected from the Pb ( Ni 1/3 N b 2/3) O 3- PbZrO 3- PbTiO 3 (PNN-PZ-PT) family, and used as the five layers in the HTFG piezoelectric actuator. Compared with the FG actuator, the HTFG actuator has advantages for applications at high temperature. The durability of the fabricated HTFG piezoelectric actuators was measured in a vibration test and compared with that of the bimorph actuator to evaluate the improvement of performance. The results show that the durability of the HTFG piezoelectric actuators is much higher than that of the bimorph actuator.
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Wetherhold, Robert, Markus Messer, and Abani Patra. "Optimization of Directionally Attached Piezoelectric Actuators." Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology 125, no. 2 (April 1, 2003): 148–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.1555653.
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A directionally attached piezoelectric (DAP) actuator is one method to control the twisting vibration of a plate with high authority. Although insuring proper performance for DAP actuators has been discussed in terms of the control law used, the optimization of the mechanical details of the actuator itself has received little attention. There is an interaction between the actuator and the controlled structure because more actuator material on the structure adds actuation power but also stiffens the structure. The effects of DAP actuator geometric parameters and material properties are explored in a systematic way for the case of a cantilever beam and it is shown that significant improvements in performance are possible. The material property study indicates that an optimum point exists whereby the weight and thus cost can be lowered while improving structure response by using a composite actuator. The actuator thickness, width, orientation angle, and offset from the clamped end have significant effects on structure response. In order of importance, the geometric parameters are: actuator thickness, orientation angle, width and offset. A study of the modal distribution for the structure shows that if the input disturbance that is to be suppressed is modally well characterized, the structure can be efficiently controlled by using more than one independent actuation voltage.
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Chang, Shyang-Jye, and Jing Chen. "Design and Fabrication of the Large Thrust Force Piezoelectric Actuator." Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2013 (2013): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/912587.
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This paper presents a novel piezoelectric actuator containing double pushers. By using finite element analysis software, this study simulated the vibration mode and amplitude of piezoelectric actuators. The Taguchi method was used to design the parameters of piezoelectric actuators including length, width, height, and electrodes setting. This paper also presents a discussion regarding the influence that the design parameters had on the actuator amplitudes. Based on optimal design parameters, a novel piezoelectric actuator containing double pushers is produced and some thrust tests are also carried out. From the experiment results, the piezoelectric actuator containing double pushers can provide a greater thrust force than that of traditional actuators containing a single pusher as the preload is greater. Comparing with the traditional actuators, the thrust force of new actuator can be increased by 48% with the double preload.
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Liu, Y.-T., and C.-K. Wang. "A study of the characteristics of a one-degree-of-freedom positioning device using spring-mounted piezoelectric actuators." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science 223, no. 9 (May 22, 2009): 2017–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/09544062jmes1422.
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This article presents the actuating performance of a one-degree-of-freedom (DOF) positioning device using spring-mounted piezoelectric (PZT) actuators. To employ a spring with a preset compression, the operational range of a PZT actuator could be simply enlarged, and a sliding table actuated by PZT impact force might feature long stroke and high-precision positioning ability. An experimental set-up consisting of two spring-mounted PZT actuators was configured to examine the actuating characteristics. According to experimental results, a sliding table with a heavy mass of 172 g could be actuated to move with a step motion ranging from 15 nm to 81 μm by only one single actuation of the PZT actuator, and with a maximum travelling speed of 3.47 mm/s by continuous actuation. In addition to experimental examinations, a dynamic model was established and verified as effective in describing the actuating behaviours through numerical examinations.
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Ramegowda, Prakasha Chigahalli, Daisuke Ishihara, Tomoya Niho, and Tomoyoshi Horie. "Performance Evaluation of Numerical Finite Element Coupled Algorithms for Structure–Electric Interaction Analysis of MEMS Piezoelectric Actuator." International Journal of Computational Methods 16, no. 07 (July 26, 2019): 1850106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219876218501062.
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This work presents multiphysics numerical analysis of piezoelectric actuators realized using the finite element method (FEM) and their performances to analyze the structure-electric interaction in three-dimensional (3D) piezoelectric continua. Here, we choose the piezoelectric bimorph actuator without the metal shim and with the metal shim as low-frequency problems and a surface acoustic wave device as a high-frequency problem. More attention is given to low-frequency problems because in our application micro air vehicle’s wings are actuated by piezoelectric bimorph actuators at low frequency. We employed the Newmark’s time integration and the central difference time integration to study the dynamic response of piezoelectric actuators. Monolithic coupling, noniterative partitioned coupling and partitioned iterative coupling schemes are presented. In partitioned iterative coupling schemes, the block Jacobi and the block Gauss–Seidel methods are employed. Resonance characteristics are very important in micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) applications. Therefore, using our proposed coupled algorithms, the resonance characteristics of bimorph actuator is analyzed. Comparison of the accuracy and computational efficiency of the proposed numerical finite element coupled algorithms have been carried out for 3D structure–electric interaction problems of a piezoelectric actuator. The numerical results obtained by the proposed algorithms are in good agreement with the theoretical solutions.
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Lee, Taik Min, Young Ho Seo, Kyung Hyun Whang, and Doo Sun Choi. "Study on the Lateral Piezoelectric Actuator with Actuation Range Amplifying Structure." Key Engineering Materials 326-328 (December 2006): 289–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.326-328.289.
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A novel piezoelectric micro-actuator with actuating range amplification structure has been proposed. This actuator is unique in that the leverage type amplification structure enables large actuating movement with low voltage. In case of general piezoelectric thin film actuator, applied voltage is low and almost zero power is consumed. Its switching time is very fast in comparison with electrostatic actuators and thermal actuators. However, the most drawback of piezoelectric actuator is short actuating range. A 100μm length PZT actuator can only make movement of 100. In this research, we suggest an actuator which can provide geometric amplification of the PZT strain displacement in lateral direction. The lateral piezoelectric MEMS actuator was fabricated and its actuating range was measured. The actuator shows maximum lateral displacement of 1.1μm, and break-down-voltage of the thin film PZT actuator is above 16V.
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Huang, Yu, Yue Xia, Dian Lin, and Leong-Chew Lim. "High-Bending-Stiffness Connector (HBSC) and High-Authority Piezoelectric Actuator (HAPA) Made of Such." Actuators 7, no. 3 (September 12, 2018): 61. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/act7030061.
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High-authority piezoelectric actuator (HAPA) is a term used to describe high-performance piezoelectric actuators of relatively large displacement (≥50 μm) and high blocking force (≥100 N), but compact in size. One such piezoelectric actuator is described in this paper, which is made possible by means of high-bending-stiffness connector (HBSC) that connects multiple commercial piezoceramic stacks into a stable 2- (or multi-) level actuation configuration. Key design requirements for the HBSC are described. Computer simulation results and experimental verification are presented. A HAPA-(2 + 2) actuator was fabricated from such a HBSC, in which there are two commercial PZT stacks projecting upwards in the upper level and two projecting downwards in the lower lever, all of 5 × 5 mm2 in cross-section and 40 mm in length. The HAPA-(2 + 2) actuator prototype displays about twice the overall stroke and blocking force of individual stacks, being about 90 μm and >1600 N, respectively. This compares favorably with lever-arm, flextensional, and telescopic actuators, of which the blocking force is adversely affected. Using a similar concept, HBSCs and HAPAs of other designs are presented. In addition to being stand-alone actuators, the HAPAs can be used as the active material to drive existing displacement amplification schemes to produce piezoelectric actuators of exceptional performance characteristics.
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Lin, Dian-Hua, Yuexue Xia, Jia-Hao Koh, Fang-Chih Lim, and Leong-Chew Lim. "New “HAPA”, “FTA”, and “HD-FTA” Piezoelectric Actuators." Proceedings 64, no. 1 (November 21, 2020): 34. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/iecat2020-08507.
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“HAPA” stands for High-Authority Piezoelectric Actuator, which describes high-performance piezoelectric actuators of large stroke and blocking force. “HAPAs” are made possible by high-bending-stiffness connectors that connect multiple units of piezoceramic stacks into a 2-level actuation structure. Present HAPA actuators are fitted with commercial piezoceramic stacks. For instance, a “HAPA-(2+2)” comprises 4 lead zirconate titanate (PZT) stacks, 2 in the upper level with displacement projecting upward and 2 in the lower level with displacement projecting downward. They not only double the axial displacement of individual stacks with only fractional increase in device length but also are of 1.5 to 3 larger blocking force depending on the actual design. “FTA” stands for Flextensional Actuator, in which the horizontal extensional displacement of PZT stacks is amplified to yield much larger contractional vertical displacement via a diamond-shaped elastic frame structure. A range of new FTAs has been developed by us using single or multiple units of PZT stacks, of which the performances are described in this work. “HD-FTA” stands for HAPA-Driven Flextensional Actuator, in which HAPA piezoelectric actuators are used as the motor section to drive diamond-shaped elastic members of various designs for further displacement amplification. Several HD-FTAs, driven by a HAPA-(2+2) actuator, have been developed. Compared with standard FTAs of comparable stroke, HD-FTAs display a higher working load but of smaller overall length. “HAPA”, “FTA”, and “HD-FTA” piezoelectric actuators find applications when a smaller actuator length is advantageous in addition to the required moderate-to-large displacement and working load.
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Wang, Bin, Nanyue Xu, Pengyuan Wu, and Rongfei Yang. "Simulation on an electro-hydrostatic actuator controlled by a high-pressure piezoelectric pump with a displacement amplifier." Assembly Automation 41, no. 4 (May 28, 2021): 413–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/aa-04-2020-0054.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a new hydrostatic actuator controlled by a piezoelectric piston pump and to reveal its characteristics. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, a piezoelectric pump with passive poppet valves and hydraulic displacement amplifier is designed as a new control component in a hydrostatic actuator for high actuation capacity. A component-level mathematical model is established to describe the system characteristics. Simulation verification for cases under typical conditions is implemented to evaluate the delivery behavior of the pump and the carrying ability of the actuator. Findings By using the displacement amplifier and the passive distributing valves, simulation demonstrates that the pump can deliver flow rate up to 3 L/min, and the actuator controlled by this pump can push an object weighing approximately 50 kg. In addition, it is particularly important to decide a proper amplification ratio of the amplifier in the pump for better actuation performance. Originality/value The piezoelectric pump presented in this paper has its potential to light hydrostatic actuator. The model constructed in this paper is valid for characteristic analysis and performance evaluation of this pump and actuators.
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Deka, Siddhartha Sankar, Rituraj Gautam, Anoop Singh, Gautam Kumar, and Promod Kumar Patowari. "A Study on Synthetic Jet Actuator Diaphragm." Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems 14, no. 02 (April 27, 2015): 91–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0219686715500079.
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A synthetic jet actuator (SJA) is one of the most widely used active flow control device which uses a vibrating diaphragm enclosed within a cavity to generate the fluid jet. The effectiveness of the actuator greatly depends upon the design of cavity and orifice and the diaphragm properties. A lot of emphasis is being laid on the cavity and orifice design, but very few literatures can be found dealing with the diaphragm of the SJA. Thus, in this paper a study of the SJA diaphragm actuated by piezoelectric ceramics of different geometries is being presented. Three different diaphragm materials — brass, poly-silicon and aluminum and five different geometries of the piezoelectric actuators — annular disc shaped actuator patch, annular shaped actuator, rectangular shaped actuator patch and circular disc shaped actuator patch and two cantilever arrangements are being considered. A static analysis is carried out and a comparison of the parameters which affect the performance of the SJA is done. Frequency response analysis is also carried out to obtain a better understanding of the diaphragm's structural characteristics. The results thus obtained show that an annular disc piezoelectric patch configuration shows the best behavior as compared to the other actuator configurations and is closely followed by circular disc piezoelectric patch configuration.
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Wang, Liang, Bo Hao, Ruifeng Wang, Jiamei Jin, and Qingsong Xu. "A Novel Self-Moving Framed Piezoelectric Actuator." Applied Sciences 10, no. 19 (September 24, 2020): 6682. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app10196682.
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Utilizing the inherent advantages of the piezoelectric driving technology, such as good adaptability to vacuum environment and no electromagnetic interference, a novel self-moving framed piezoelectric actuator is proposed, simulated, and tested in this study, holding a potential application for magnetic confinement fusion. Four piezoelectric composite beams form a framed piezoelectric actuator. Two orthogonal vibration modes are excited and coupled in the framed piezoelectric actuator, producing a microscopic elliptical motion at its driving feet. Due to the friction, the framed piezoelectric actuator can move on a rail, thereby constructing the railed carrying system. Numerical simulation is carried out to confirm the operation principle and to conduct the dimensional optimization of the proposed framed piezoelectric actuator. A prototype of the proposed framed piezoelectric actuator with a weight of 83.8 g is manufactured, assembled, and tested, to verify the piezoelectric actuation concept. The optimal driving frequency of 20.75 kHz is obtained for the proposed actuator prototype, and at the excitation voltage of 400 Vpp its maximum mean velocity of 384.9 mm/s is measured. Additionally, the maximum load weight to self-weight of the proposed actuator prototype reached up to 10.74 at the excitation voltage of 300 Vpp. These experimental results validate the feasibility of the piezoelectric actuation concept on the railed carrying system.
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Sun, Mengxin, Zhenwei Cao, and Lukai Zheng. "Design and Experiment of a Clamping-Drive Alternating Operation Piezoelectric Actuator." Micromachines 14, no. 3 (February 24, 2023): 525. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mi14030525.
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In recent years, piezoelectric actuators, represented by inertial and inchworm actuators, have been widely applied because of their high accuracy and excellent responsiveness. Despite the development of various piezoelectric actuators, there remain some flaws in this technology. The sticking point is that the piezoelectric actuators based on the friction driving principle are prone to unwanted backward motion when outputting stepping motion. It is thus urgent to explore solutions from the perspectives of principle and structure. In this paper, a clamping-drive alternating operation piezoelectric actuator is proposed, the two feet of which are driven by two piezoelectric stacks, respectively. Due to double-foot alternate drive guide movement, backward movement is prevented in theory. By adopting the double-layer stator structure, integrated processing and assembly are facilitated. Meanwhile, a double flexible hinge mechanism is installed in the stator to prevent the drive foot from being overturned due to ineffectiveness and premature wear. In addition, the stator is equipped with the corresponding preload mechanism and clamping device. After the cycle action mechanism of one cycle and four steps is expounded, a model is established in this study to further demonstrate the principle. With the prototype produced, a series of experiments are performed. In addition, the amplitude of actuation of the stator is tested through amplitude experiment. The performance of the stator is evaluated by conducting experiments in the alternating step and single step actuation modes. Finally, the test results are analyzed to conclude that the actuator operating in either of these two modes can meet the practical needs of macro and micro actuation.
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Liu, Yonggang, Shuliang Zhang, Aoke Zeng, and Pengfei Yan. "Finite Element Analysis and Polarization Test of IDEs Piezoelectric Actuator." Micromachines 13, no. 2 (January 20, 2022): 154. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mi13020154.
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A new type of actuator is presented in the paper that integrates the IDEs into a conventional piezoelectric sheet. The electrodes and polarization play a key role in the strain. Adopting constitutive equations of piezoelectric theory and variation principles in elasticity theory, the piezoelectric component dynamic equation was deduced. Several finite element models of the IDEs piezoelectric actuator were established in ANSYS. The effect of branch electrodes on the strain of the actuator was analyzed. The results show that the strain can be bigger than that of the conventional piezoelectric sheet by decreasing the gap and increasing the width of electrodes. According to the FEM result, some IDEs piezoelectric actuators were prepared. The distribution of the static electric field inside the actuator was researched to determine the polarization voltage. The 2671 high voltage power and DU-20 temperature-controlled oil bath was applied to explore the polarization process. The effect of the voltage, time and temperature on the strain of the actuator was researched by a TF2000 and SIOS laser interferometer. The results show that the optimum polarization is 800 V, for 60 min and at 150 °C. The strain of the IDEs piezoelectric actuator is 1.87 times that of the conventional piezoelectric actuator. The actuators could prove to be helpful applications for micro-nano devices.
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Mou, Shann Chyi. "Structure Design of the Single-Axis Piezoelectric Actuated Stage Using a 4-9-9-14 Piezoelectric Actuator." Applied Mechanics and Materials 303-306 (February 2013): 1661–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.303-306.1661.
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In this paper, a novel piezoelectric actuator structure - 4-9-9-14 piezoelectric actuator is constructed, and it is made of piezoelectric buzzer to drive a piezoelectric actuated stage. The 4-9-9-14 piezoelectric actuator offers a better balanced capability of forward rotation and reverse rotation than the conventional edge-driving piezoelectric actuator. According to the rotational speed experiment, the CW/CCW ratio of the 4-9-9-14 piezoelectric actuator is probably 1:0.8. The movement of the pie-zoelectric actuated stage is read and analyzed by means of data acquisition card and LabVIEW software operating in conjunction with a linear encoder. In a natural environment, plenty of noise interferes with linear encoder signals and results in erroneous addition performed by a counter. Therefore, the LabVIEW program set forth the means of filtering and the method for retrieving a correct position signal.
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Koo, Ja Choon, Hyouk Ryeol Choi, Min Young Jung, Kwang Mok Jung, Jae Do Nam, and Young Kwan Lee. "Design and Control of Three-DOF Dielectric Polymer Actuator." Key Engineering Materials 297-300 (November 2005): 665–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.297-300.665.
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Smart polymer based actuators have demonstrated various benefits over the traditional electromagnetic or piezoelectric-material actuators. One of the most significant contributions of the polymers is its soft actuation mechanisms. Hence morphological freedom for actuator construction benefits production of either small scale complex mechanisms or human-like applications. Although many actuation paradigms of polymer actuators are presented in various publications, no significant contributions are made for investigation of modeling and control methods of the material. In the present work, a smart polymer based actuator is constructed. It is then modeled and analyzed for feasible control scheme selection.
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Yoon, Kwang Joon, J. D. Lee, K. B. Kim, Hoon Cheol Park, and Nam Seo Goo. "Design and Manufacturing of IDEAL with Stacked Ceramic Layers and Inter-Digitated Electrodes." Key Engineering Materials 306-308 (March 2006): 1175–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.306-308.1175.
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This paper is concerned with the development of stacked ceramic thin actuation layer IDEAL (Inter-Digitated Electrode Actuation Layer) using d33 actuation mechanism of piezoelectric ceramic. Most of the thin piezoelectric actuators are operated with d31 actuation mechanism. Many kinds of piezoelectric ceramic actuators are strived now to improve the actuation performance. One of efforts to improve performance of piezoceramic actuators is the research trying to develop an actuator using the piezoelectric coefficient d33. The piezoelectric coefficient d33 is almost twice larger than piezoelectric coefficient d31. Therefore, the induced strain of PZT thin layer with d33 actuation mechanism is bigger than that with d31 actuation mechanism. The AFC and LaRC-MFC used d33 actuation mechanism with surface interdigitated electrode to enhance its actuation performance. But their actuation mechanism is not perfect d33 actuation mechanism since the interdigitated electrodes are placed at the surface of the actuation layer. In this research, the stacked ceramic thin actuation layer with imbedded inter-digitated electrodes is designed and manufactured. The actuation strain of stacked ceramic thin actuation layer is measured and compared with the actuation strain of the LaRC-MFC. The comparison shows that the developed stacked ceramic thin actuation layer can produce 10% more actuation strain than LaRC-MFC at relatively high electric field.
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Mou, Shann Chyi. "Structure Design of the Biaxial Piezoelectric Actuated Stage Using a Novel Disk Piezoelectric Actuator." Applied Mechanics and Materials 479-480 (December 2013): 692–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.479-480.692.
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In this paper, a novel disk piezoelectric actuator structure - 4-9-9-14 piezoelectric actuator is constructed, and it is made of piezoelectric buzzer to drive a biaxial piezoelectric actuated stage. The 4-9-9-14 piezoelectric actuator offers a better balanced capability of forward rotation and reverse rotation than the conventional edge-driving piezoelectric actuator. The biaxial piezoelectric actuated stage structure comprises a base, a V-shaped guide rail, an optical scale measurement system, a preload adjusting structure, and a load-carrying stage. The movement of a stage is read and analyzed by means of LabVIEW operating in conjunction with an optical scale. Stage movement-related signals read by the optical scale are processed. With a human-machine interface of LabVIEW, the movement of the stage is depicted by a waveform chart to thereby facilitate the observation of the waveform chart and the understanding of propulsion of the stage by the actuator.
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Mou, Shann Chyi. "Structure Design of a Novel Biaxial Piezoelectric Actuated Stage." Advanced Materials Research 765-767 (September 2013): 96–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.765-767.96.
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In this paper, a disk piezoelectric actuator structure - 4-9-9-14 piezoelectric actuator is constructed, and it is made of piezoelectric buzzer to drive a novel biaxial piezoelectric actuated stage. The 4-9-9-14 piezoelectric actuator offers a better balanced capability of forward rotation and reverse rotation than the conventional edge-driving piezoelectric actuator. The biaxial piezoelectric actuated stage structure comprises a base, a V-shaped guide rail, an optical scale measurement system, a preload adjusting structure, and a load-carrying stage. The movement of a stage is read and analyzed by means of LabVIEW operating in conjunction with an optical scale. Stage movement-related signals read by the optical scale are processed. With a human-machine interface of LabVIEW, the movement of the stage is depicted by a waveform chart to thereby facilitate the observation of the waveform chart and the understanding of propulsion of the stage by the actuator.
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Naz, Sidra, Muhammad Asif Zahoor Raja, Ammara Mehmood, and Aneela Zameer Jaafery. "Intelligent Predictive Solution Dynamics for Dahl Hysteresis Model of Piezoelectric Actuator." Micromachines 13, no. 12 (December 12, 2022): 2205. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mi13122205.
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Piezoelectric actuated models are promising high-performance precision positioning devices used for broad applications in the field of precision machines and nano/micro manufacturing. Piezoelectric actuators involve a nonlinear complex hysteresis that may cause degradation in performance. These hysteresis effects of piezoelectric actuators are mathematically represented as a second-order system using the Dahl hysteresis model. In this paper, artificial intelligence-based neurocomputing feedforward and backpropagation networks of the Levenberg–Marquardt method (LMM-NNs) and Bayesian Regularization method (BRM-NNs) are exploited to examine the numerical behavior of the Dahl hysteresis model representing a piezoelectric actuator, and the Adams numerical scheme is used to create datasets for various cases. The generated datasets were used as input target values to the neural network to obtain approximated solutions and optimize the values by using backpropagation neural networks of LMM-NNs and BRM-NNs. The performance analysis of LMM-NNs and BRM-NNs of the Dahl hysteresis model of the piezoelectric actuator is validated through convergence curves and accuracy measures via mean squared error and regression analysis.
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Chen, Yan Hong, T. Li, and Jan Ma. "Electrophoretic Deposition of Functionally Graded Monomorph." Key Engineering Materials 314 (July 2006): 89–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.314.89.
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In the present work, investigation of the functional property of piezoelectric graded monomorph actuator systems is presented. The functional graded actuators were fabricated by electrophoretic deposition (EPD) using pure PZT and doped PZT materials. Actuators developed have shown gradual gradient variation in microstructure. It is noted that trend in microstructural gradient does not represent similar trend in piezoelectric property gradient. The displacement of microstructural graded and both piezoelectric and microstructural graded actuators were measured. The results show that the gradient distribution of the piezoelectric properties is important to improve the electromechanical performance of the actuator.
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Liu, Lu, Zheyang Ji, Yue Zhang, Huan Chen, Weimin Lou, and Ming Kong. "A Single-Clamp Inchworm Actuator with Two Piezoelectric Stacks." Micromachines 15, no. 6 (May 29, 2024): 718. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mi15060718.
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Inchworm piezoelectric actuators have attracted much attention in the field of precision positioning due to the advantages of a large stroke, high output force, and high resolution. However, traditional inchworm piezoelectric actuators use two sets of clamps and a set of drive structures to achieve stepping motion, which generally requires at least three piezoelectric stacks, resulting in a complex structure and the control system. Several methodologies have been advanced to minimize the utilization of piezoelectric stacks. However, there still exists the issue of excessive volume. Therefore, an inchworm piezoelectric actuator with a single-clamp and single drive structure is proposed in the study, which provides a compact size and smaller volume. The clamping mechanism comprises two sets of clamping feet with opposite displacement, which alternate contact with the guide frame and adjustable plate to ensure that the clamping mechanism always has frictional force and accomplishes the stepping motion. The testing of the actuator’s step distance, output force, and other parameters was conducted utilizing a displacement sensor. Experimental results indicate that the actuator achieved a maximum speed of 174.3 μm/s and an output force of 8.6 N when the frequency and voltage were 19 Hz and 150 V.
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Ervin, James D., and Diann E. Brei. "Dynamic Behavior of Piezoelectric Recurve Actuation Architectures." Journal of Vibration and Acoustics 126, no. 1 (January 1, 2004): 37–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.1596551.
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A new family of piezoelectric actuators, called Recurves, exhibits high work per volume and have the extra benefit of performance and packaging tailorability. The focus of this paper is the dynamic performance of this novel actuation scheme. Two dynamic models, a detailed transfer matrix model and a simpler rod approximation model, are presented to predict the steady state frequency response of a general Recurve actuator driving a mass and spring load. Results from a 23 design of experiments are given that validate these models and demonstrate the impact of the architectural design parameters on the dynamic behavior of a generic Recurve actuator.
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Zaehringer, Sandy, Maximilian Spornraft, and Norbert Schwesinger. "Piezoelectric Bulk Material for the Fabrication of Membrane Actuators Using Surface Electrodes for Actuation." Applied Mechanics and Materials 404 (September 2013): 682–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.404.682.
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Using piezoelectric bulk material for manufacturing membrane actuators offers several advantages. Instead of manufacturing e.g. a silicon membrane and then either depositing a piezoelectric thinfilm actuator or mounting a piezo disc or stack to the silicon membrane, it is possible to use the piezoelectric material itself as membrane. Circular lead zirconate titanate (PZT) discs were adapted to silicon surface micromachining technologies. By depositing interdigitated electrode layouts several actuators were structured on one substrate. Those inderdigitated electrode layouts, when actuated, cause an inhomogeneous electric field distribution and thus cause an inhomogeneous mechanical stress distribution within the PZT-substrate. This forces the PZT to deflect in those actuated areas, without the usually needed passive membrane.
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Xu, Yifan, Ying Luo, Xin Luo, Yangquan Chen, and Wei Liu. "Fractional-Order Modeling of Piezoelectric Actuators with Coupled Hysteresis and Creep Effects." Fractal and Fractional 8, no. 1 (December 19, 2023): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract8010003.
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A novel fractional-order model, incorporating coupled hysteresis and creep effects, is proposed for typical piezoelectric actuators in this study. Throughout the actuation process, various nonlinear behaviors such as piezoelectric hysteresis, non-local memory, peak transition, and creep nonlinearity are accurately characterized by the model. Offering a simpler structure and superior tracking performance compared to conventional models, the proposed fractional-order model parameters are identified using a method that integrates actuator dynamics and employs the particle swarm optimization algorithm. Experimental validation on a piezoelectric actuation platform confirms the model’s superior accuracy and simplified structure, contributing to a deeper understanding of piezoelectric actuation mechanisms and providing an efficient modeling tool for enhanced system performance.
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Zhou, Bo, Xiao Ma, and Shifeng Xue. "Nonlinear Analysis of Laminated Beams with Braided Fiber Piezoelectric Composite Actuators." International Journal of Applied Mechanics 12, no. 04 (May 2020): 2050043. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s175882512050043x.
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This paper presents a novel approach for improving the reliability and driving capability of piezoelectric actuators by developing braided fiber piezoelectric composite (BFPC) actuators. The nonlinear analysis of laminated beams integrated with the BFPC actuators under electric load is presented. According to Timoshenko beam theory and von Kármán nonlinear geometric relation, the strain components of the piezoelectric laminated beams are obtained. The nonlinear governing equations of the piezoelectric laminated beams are derived by the Galerkin method and principle of minimum potential energy, and then are solved through the direct iterative method. The accuracy of this method is demonstrated by its comparison with the published results. The driving capability of the BFPC actuator and the existing piezoelectric composite actuator is compared. The influences of the fiber volume fraction, actuator thickness, simply supported beam thickness and applied voltage on the driving capability of the BFPC actuators are discussed through a comprehensive parametric study. The numerical results illustrate that the BFPC actuators with excellent driving capability can effectively control the deformation of smart structures.
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Duan, Qirui, Yajun Zheng, Jun Jin, Ningdong Hu, Zenglei Zhang, and Hongping Hu. "Design and Experimental Study of a Stepping Piezoelectric Actuator with Large Stroke and High Speed." Micromachines 14, no. 2 (January 20, 2023): 267. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mi14020267.
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A stepping piezoelectric actuator is proposed with large stroke and high speed. The piezoelectric actuator consists of two symmetrical stators and a mover. The actuator can operate with a “double-drive, four-clamp” mode. The proposed actuator solves the problems of short stroke, low speed, and small load inherent in the currently published stepping piezoelectric actuators. By combining Workbench software with APDL language, finite element simulation and statics and dynamics analysis are carried out to guide the design of the actuator. The new piezoelectric simulation method can solve the difficulties regarding parameter setting and loading voltage on multiple interfaces for a complex piezoelectric model. Therefore, the novel method is helpful to develop the simulation of multilayer thin piezoelectric devices. The prototype of the actuator is developed and tested. Experimental results show that the actuator can run stably in the range of 0 to 600 Hz. The driving stroke is greater than 85 mm, the resolution can reach 535 nm, the maximum driving speed is 6.11 mm/s, and the maximum load is 49 N.
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Ji, Hua-wei, Bo Lv, Yu-hui Li, Fan Yang, An-qi Qi, Xin Wu, and Jing Ni. "Design and research on tuning fork piezoelectric actuator based on stick-slip effect." Review of Scientific Instruments 93, no. 6 (June 1, 2022): 065007. http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0089052.
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Aiming at the problems of low output speed, large size, and difficult miniaturization of stacked and sandwich piezoelectric actuators, a patch-type tuning fork piezoelectric actuator model based on the stick-slip effect was designed, in which the dynamic theoretical analysis, the simulation optimization to determine the stator structure parameters, and the experimental research were carried out to obtain the stator structure parameters. The externally applied conditions (the influence model of excitation voltage, excitation frequency, and pre-pressure) on the performance output of piezoelectric actuators will promote the miniaturization and industrialization of tuning fork piezoelectric actuators in the next step. The simulation results show that the integrated output performance of the piezoelectric actuator is best when the angle of the tuning fork is 15°. After optimizing the stator chamfer to 2.5 and 4.5 mm, the tangential amplitude difference of the 15° tuning fork angle actuator is the smallest. The experimental results show that the output speed of the actuator is positively linearly related to the excitation voltage, the maximum output thrust is 8 N when the excitation voltage is 100 V, the excitation frequency is 20.1 kHz, the pre-pressure is 7.5 N, the phase difference of the excitation signal is π/2, and the output speed of the actuator can reach 116 mm/s.
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Chang, Lien Kai, and Mi Ching Tsai. "Optimal Design of Piezoelectric Actuator for Precision Positioning Applications." Key Engineering Materials 625 (August 2014): 224–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.625.224.
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Recent advances in measurement systems require positioning systems with high stiffness, accuracy and speed. Piezoelectric actuators which are featured with mechanical simplicity, quick response, and electromagnetic immunity, are often used in precision positioning. It is known that piezoelectric actuators can achieve high positioning accuracy by the stepping mode but low speed. By contrast, the resonance vibration mode will offer high positioning speed, but sacrifices the high inherent position resolution. For the stepping mode, the displacement of the piezoelectric actuator significantly affects the speed, of which larger displacement induces higher speed. For the resonance vibration mode, an elliptical motion of the piezoelectric actuator tip is generated by horizontal and vertical eigenmodes, and the optimal efficiency can be achieved when the two eigenmodes are operated at the same frequency. For the applications of high positioning accuracy and speed, a piezoelectric actuator should be designed by taking these two operation modes into consideration simultaneously. Based on these requirements, the optimal structural dimensions of a piezoelectric actuator are obtained using a genetic algorithm.
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Nie, Zhigang, Yuguo Cui, Jun Huang, Yiqiang Wang, and Tehuan Chen. "Precision open-loop control of piezoelectric actuator." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 33, no. 9 (October 4, 2021): 1198–214. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045389x211048221.
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Due to space constraints, some micro-assemblies and micro-operating systems cannot install sensors, so it is challenging to achieve closed-loop control. For this reason, a precision open-loop control strategy for piezoelectric actuators is proposed. Firstly, based on the PI model and the proposed threshold partition method, the hysteresis model of the piezoelectric actuator with rate-dependent and few operators is established. Then the hysteresis error of the piezoelectric actuator is compensated by the inverse model obtained. Secondly, the creep model of the logarithmic piezoelectric actuator with simple expression and few parameters is established. Then, a creep controller without demand inverse is designed to compensate for the creep error of the piezoelectric actuator. Finally, a ZVD (Zero Vibration Derivative) input shaping method with good robustness is given to eliminate the oscillation generated by the piezoelectric actuator under the action of the step signal. The experimental results show that the displacement error of piezoelectric actuator is reduced from −9.07 to 9.46 μm to −1.22 to 1.78 μm when the maximum displacement is 120 μm after hysteresis compensation; after creeping compensation, within the action time of the 1200 s, the displacement creep of the piezoelectric actuator was reduced from 5.5 μm before compensation to 0.3 μm; after the oscillation control, the displacement overshoot of the piezoelectric actuator is reduced to 0.6% of that before control.
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Furutani, Katsushi, and Taizo Makino. "Influence of Matrix Circuit Switching Device Junction Capacitance on Piezoelectric Actuator Drive Performance." International Journal of Automation Technology 3, no. 3 (May 5, 2009): 313–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.20965/ijat.2009.p0313.
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Piezoelectric actuators are widely used as fine-motion actuators for positioning devices. Current pulse driving reduces displacement hysteresis, and the drive circuit provides current pulses considered constant charge pulses to the piezoelectric actuator. The circuit for devices with multiple degrees of freedom using multiple piezoelectric actuators should be simple. Matrix circuits are used to drive liquid crystal displays to reduce the number of drive-circuit control signals and components. A group of 2 × 2 piezoelectric actuators was driven alternately using a 4-switch matrix circuit, and two field effect transistors were used as a fast matrix circuit switch. Piezoelectric actuator drive performance was studied in the case of using the current pulse circuit and the matrix circuit. When the matrix circuit drove actuators performing as capacitive loads, switching device junction capacitors adversely affected drive performance.
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Huang, Weiqing, Junkai Lian, Mingyang Chen, and Dawei An. "Bidirectional Active Piezoelectric Actuator Based on Optimized Bridge-Type Amplifier." Micromachines 12, no. 9 (August 26, 2021): 1013. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mi12091013.
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Piezoelectric actuators based on bridge displacement amplifying mechanisms are widely used in precision driving and positioning fields. The classical bridge mechanism relies on structural flexibility to realize the return stroke, which leads to the low positioning accuracy of the actuator. In this paper, a series bridge mechanism is proposed to realize a bidirectional active drive; the return stroke is driven by a piezoelectric stack rather than by the flexibility of the structure. By analyzing the parameter sensitivity of the bridge mechanism, the series actuation of the bridge mechanism is optimized and the static and dynamic solutions are carried out by using the finite element method. Compared with the hysteresis loop of the piezoelectric stack, the displacement curve of the proposed actuator is symmetric, and the maximum nonlinear error is improved. The experimental results show that the maximum driving stroke of the actuator is 129.41 μm, and the maximum nonlinear error is 5.48%.
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Li, Yongzhe, Vinh Tung Le, Nam Seo Goo, Tae Heun Kim, and Chang Seop Lee. "High actuation force of piezoelectric hybrid actuator with multiple piezoelectric pump design." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 28, no. 18 (February 1, 2017): 2557–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045389x17692048.
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The piezoelectric hybrid actuator is a new electro-hydrostatic actuator with broad prospects for development. Compared with the traditional hydraulic pump, the piezoelectric hybrid actuator is characterized by a simple structure, small size, lightweight, and low power. However, it has a well-known weakness: It produces only a small actuation force and then cannot be used in real applications. Because the maximum force produced by a one-piezoelectric pump design cannot be increased much due to limitations in the power supply and piezoelectric materials, researchers have moved to the use of multiple piezoelectric pumps. In this research, a double-piezoelectric pump-hydraulic cylinder hybrid actuator was designed, manufactured, and tested in order to increase the actuation force. Key design factors such as the connection method and driving method were investigated to realize the double-piezoelectric pump design and achieve a high level of performance. A total of three kinds of double-piezoelectric pump-hydraulic cylinder hybrid actuator designs were selected by a theoretical approach and implemented using two identical piezoelectric pumps. A manual valve system was installed for switching the connection method (series and parallel modes). The driving method, phase, or voltage was controlled by a LabVIEW program. The maximum blocking force of 4615 N was measured at 250 Hz for cross driving, series connection and φ30-mm cylinder. The maximum velocity of 68.3 mm/s was measured at 300 Hz for cross driving, series connection and φ21-mm cylinder. Fluid structural interaction analysis using ANSYS software confirmed the experimental results. The performance of double-piezoelectric pump-hydraulic hybrid actuator meets the minimum requirements for mechanical and aerospace actuator applications.
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Panda, Satyajit. "Performance of a short piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite actuator in vibration control of functionally graded circular cylindrical shell." Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 27, no. 20 (July 28, 2016): 2774–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1045389x16641219.
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For improved flexibility and conformability of piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite actuator, it is reconstructed in a recent study by the use of short piezoelectric fibers (short piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite) instead of continuous fibers (continuous piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite). This modification facilitates its application in short piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite layer form instead of continuous piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite patch form particularly in case of host structures with highly curved boundary surfaces. But the corresponding change in actuation capability is a major issue for potential application of short piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite that is studied in this work through the control of vibration of a functionally graded circular cylindrical shell under thermal environment. First, an arrangement of continuous piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite actuator patches over the host shell surface is presented with an objective of controlling all modes of vibration. Next, the use of short piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite actuator layer for similar control activity is demonstrated through an arrangement of electrode patches over its surfaces. Subsequently, an electric potential function is assumed for the consideration of electrode patches and a geometrically nonlinear coupled thermo-electro-mechanical incremental finite element model of the harmonically excited overall functionally graded shell is developed. The numerical results reveal actuation capability of short piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite actuator layer with reference to that of the existing continuous piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite/monolithic piezoelectric actuator patches. The effects of temperature, size of electrode patches, properties of piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite, and functionally graded properties on the control activity of short piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite/continuous piezoelectric fiber–reinforced composite actuator are also presented.