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Area of Science:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Actuation Systems

Background:

  • Flexible-structure-based inertia-drive linear motors offer potential for high-frequency actuation.
  • Optimizing driving waveforms is crucial for enhancing motor performance, particularly output velocity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and validate a flexible-structure-based inertia-drive linear motor.
  • To improve the output velocity of this motor type through waveform optimization.

Main Methods:

  • Finite element analysis was used to design and verify the flexible structure for high-frequency bandwidth.
  • A non-resonance low-harmonic driving waveform was implemented and evaluated.
  • Experimental validation was performed to assess motor performance.

Main Results:

  • The flexible structure met the required bandwidth for high-frequency actuation.
  • The non-resonance low-harmonic waveform achieved an output velocity of 2.41 mm/s.
  • This represents a significant improvement over the 0.73 mm/s achieved with a classic saw-tooth waveform.

Conclusions:

  • The developed flexible-structure-based inertia-drive linear motor is effective for high-frequency applications.
  • The non-resonance low-harmonic driving waveform is a key factor in enhancing the motor's output velocity.
  • This study confirms the benefits of waveform optimization for this class of linear motors.