Title :
Fabrication of a three dimensional cantilevered vibrational energy harvester using silver ink
Author :
Shih-Jui Chen ; Yao-Yun Feng ; Shu-Yu Liu
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Nat. Central Univ., Chungli, Taiwan
Abstract :
A novel 3D micro electromagnetic energy harvester capturing mechanical vibrational energy from environmental activities is proposed. The harvester is built on a cantilever microstructure, on which 3D coils locate. The energy harvester is aimed to generate power in the relative low frequency range, which is below 500 Hz. By injecting multi-layer of spiral coils on a cantilever structure, the resonant frequency can be reduced and the output voltage and power can be increased.
Keywords :
cantilevers; coils; energy harvesting; ink; vibrations; 3D microelectromagnetic energy harvester capturing mechanical vibrational energy; cantilever microstructure; cantilever structure; environmental activities; frequency 500 MHz; resonant frequency; silver ink; spiral coils; three dimensional cantilevered vibrational energy harvester; Coils; Insulation; Power generation; Resonant frequency; Vibrations; Voltage measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), 2015 28th IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Estoril
DOI :
10.1109/MEMSYS.2015.7051149
