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Design, Optimization, and the Prototyping of a Small Tuning-Fork Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Linear Motor
Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium, 1999
  • Daniel S. Stutts, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • James R. Friend
Abstract

The design, optimization, and properties of a prototype small traveling-wave ultrasonic piezoelectric linear motor design are described. A method for optimizing the geometry of the motor to maximize its mechanical output for a given electrical input is described, as is the inherent properties of the design to maximize the motors durability and utilization of the piezoelectric material. Results from testing the motor demonstrate the design and indicate a maximum speed of 2.5 cm/s with a preload of 16 g due to an applied voltage of 80 V/RMS/ at an applied current of 15 mA.

Meeting Name
1999 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium, 1999
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
  • 15 MA,
  • 16 G,
  • 2.5 Cm/S,
  • 80 V,
  • Design Optimization,
  • Linear Motors,
  • Prototyping,
  • Small Electric Machines,
  • Traveling Wave Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Linear Motor,
  • Tuning Fork,
  • Ultrasonic Motors,
  • Vibrations
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1999 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
1-1-1999
Publication Date
01 Jan 1999
Citation Information
Daniel S. Stutts and James R. Friend. "Design, Optimization, and the Prototyping of a Small Tuning-Fork Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Linear Motor" Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium, 1999 (1999)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/daniel-stutts/9/