Development of a 3-DOF Cylindrical Ultrasonic Motor Based on Non-Standard Modes

Cylindrical multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DOF) ultrasonic motors have the potential to significantly reduce motor size compared to other ultrasonic motors. They find applications in various systems, including micro-robot joints and space probes. This paper proposes a 3-DOF cylindrical ultrasonic mo...

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Main Authors: Jingwen Leng, Long Jin, Zhike Xu, Xingxing Zhu
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10096
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author Jingwen Leng
Long Jin
Zhike Xu
Xingxing Zhu
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description Cylindrical multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DOF) ultrasonic motors have the potential to significantly reduce motor size compared to other ultrasonic motors. They find applications in various systems, including micro-robot joints and space probes. This paper proposes a 3-DOF cylindrical ultrasonic motor with hybrid vibration modes. Hybrid vibration modes encompass non-standard longitudinal and bending vibrations. The structure and operating principle of the motor are described first. COMSOL Multiphysics models the stator’s vibration modes, frequency response, and 3-DOF motion. A motor prototype is manufactured and characterized to demonstrate the output characteristics of the motor. The results indicate that the motor has a no-load speed of 37 rpm along the <i>x</i>- and <i>y</i>-axes and up to 77 rpm along the <i>z</i>-axis. The maximum output torque of the motor is 25 Nm. The motor is low in height and compact, providing a method for further reducing the stator length of motors of the same type.
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spelling doaj.art-d7790f61e46b402aa9dabfce0059b6292023-11-19T09:22:57ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-09-0113181009610.3390/app131810096Development of a 3-DOF Cylindrical Ultrasonic Motor Based on Non-Standard ModesJingwen Leng0Long Jin1Zhike Xu2Xingxing Zhu3School of the Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, ChinaSchool of the Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, ChinaSchool of the Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, ChinaSchool of the Electrical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, ChinaCylindrical multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DOF) ultrasonic motors have the potential to significantly reduce motor size compared to other ultrasonic motors. They find applications in various systems, including micro-robot joints and space probes. This paper proposes a 3-DOF cylindrical ultrasonic motor with hybrid vibration modes. Hybrid vibration modes encompass non-standard longitudinal and bending vibrations. The structure and operating principle of the motor are described first. COMSOL Multiphysics models the stator’s vibration modes, frequency response, and 3-DOF motion. A motor prototype is manufactured and characterized to demonstrate the output characteristics of the motor. The results indicate that the motor has a no-load speed of 37 rpm along the <i>x</i>- and <i>y</i>-axes and up to 77 rpm along the <i>z</i>-axis. The maximum output torque of the motor is 25 Nm. The motor is low in height and compact, providing a method for further reducing the stator length of motors of the same type.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10096multi-degree-of-freedomhybrid modescylindrical ultrasonic motorhigh load capacity
spellingShingle Jingwen Leng
Long Jin
Zhike Xu
Xingxing Zhu
Development of a 3-DOF Cylindrical Ultrasonic Motor Based on Non-Standard Modes
Applied Sciences
multi-degree-of-freedom
hybrid modes
cylindrical ultrasonic motor
high load capacity
title Development of a 3-DOF Cylindrical Ultrasonic Motor Based on Non-Standard Modes
title_full Development of a 3-DOF Cylindrical Ultrasonic Motor Based on Non-Standard Modes
title_fullStr Development of a 3-DOF Cylindrical Ultrasonic Motor Based on Non-Standard Modes
title_full_unstemmed Development of a 3-DOF Cylindrical Ultrasonic Motor Based on Non-Standard Modes
title_short Development of a 3-DOF Cylindrical Ultrasonic Motor Based on Non-Standard Modes
title_sort development of a 3 dof cylindrical ultrasonic motor based on non standard modes
topic multi-degree-of-freedom
hybrid modes
cylindrical ultrasonic motor
high load capacity
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/18/10096
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