Precise rotary motor by inchworm motion using dual wrap belts
A new type of rotary motor by inchworm motion using two belts is developed. A rotor is wrapped by two opposite belts which are connected to piezoelectric actuators. A serial lever structure with flexure hinges is used to connect a belt and piezoelectric actuators. The lever structure amplifies micro...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Review of scientific instruments 1999-05, Vol.70 (5), p.2546-2550 |
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Zusammenfassung: | A new type of rotary motor by inchworm motion using two belts is developed. A rotor is wrapped by two opposite belts which are connected to piezoelectric actuators. A serial lever structure with flexure hinges is used to connect a belt and piezoelectric actuators. The lever structure amplifies micro displacement of a piezoelectric actuator. A rotational motion with the step size of 2.36 μrad is obtained through this work. An angular step size can be further reduced by increasing the rotor radius. We present a analysis model of the motor for a design of a similar precise motor. |
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ISSN: | 0034-6748 1089-7623 |
DOI: | 10.1063/1.1149789 |