Spring-Based Active Shock Absorber Systems with Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters

Area of Science:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Energy Harvesting

Background:

• Traditional shock absorbers dissipate mechanical energy as heat and sound.
• There is a growing need for energy harvesting devices to recover wasted mechanical energy.
• Active shock absorbers are crucial for protecting complex systems from external mechanical forces.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate and compare two types of spring-based shock absorbers for energy harvesting applications.
• To integrate multilayered piezoelectric energy harvesters with advanced shock absorbers.
• To explore the potential of these systems as efficient energy harvesters.

Main Methods:

• Preparation of coil type spring-based shock absorbers.
• Design and preparation of slice type spring-based shock absorbers.
• Integration of multilayered piezoelectric energy harvesters with both shock absorber types.

Main Results:

• The study presents two novel spring-based advanced shock absorber designs.
• These designs are intended for active shock absorber applications and energy harvesting.
• The integration of piezoelectric elements allows for the collection of mechanical energy.

Conclusions:

• The developed spring-based shock absorbers with integrated piezoelectric energy harvesters show promise for active shock absorption and waste energy recovery.
• This research contributes to the advancement of energy harvesting technologies by offering alternative designs.
• Further investigation into the performance and efficiency of these systems is warranted.