Design and evaluation of low-profile micro ultrasonic motors driven by sector shaped piezoelectric vibrators

Takefumi Kanda, Takashi Ichihara, Koichi Suzumori

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Abstract

In order to miniaturize micro mechatronics systems and portable devices, there are increasing needs for low-profile and high power micro actuators. The aim of this paper is to improve the transducer of low-profile micro ultrasonic motors. This motor has two sector-shaped vibrators and the pre-load mechanism. In this research, the pre-load mechanism was redesigned by the finite element method and the beam width of the pre-load mechanism was changed partly. The pre-load systems that used a new pre-load mechanism design were fabricated and evaluated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium and Short Courses, IUS 2009
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2596-2599
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781424443895
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event2009 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2009 - Rome, Italy
Duration: Sept 20 2009Sept 23 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium
ISSN (Print)1051-0117

Other

Other2009 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2009
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period9/20/099/23/09

Keywords

  • Finite element method
  • Low-profile
  • Micro motor
  • Pre-load mechanism
  • Ultrasonic motor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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