DocumentCode
1662738
Title
A multi-purpose electromagnetic induction actuator which requires no springs
Author
Rajanathan, C.B. ; Shi, Z.W. ; Sapeluk, A.T. ; Taylor, N.G.
Author_Institution
Abertay Univ., Dundee, UK
fYear
1995
fDate
10/18/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract
A new actuator that relies on induced eddy currents to produce the actuating thrust is described. The absence of springs makes the actuator a robust one which requires little maintenance. This feature makes it suitable for use in many hostile environments. By using a DSP to control the power supply, the actuator can be made to exhibit a variety of force/displacement characteristics
Keywords
eddy currents; electric actuators; electromagnetic induction; magnetic circuits; mechatronics; copper tubes; electromagnetic induction actuator; induced eddy currents; magnetic circuits; magnetic fields;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
iet
Conference_Titel
Innovative Actuators for Mechatronic Systems, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location
London
Type
conf
DOI
10.1049/ic:19951058
Filename
499531
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