Title :
Optimized design and 3D finite element analysis of a rotary actuator
Author :
McCann, Roy A. ; Suriano, John R.
Author_Institution :
ITT Automotive Body & Electr. Syst., Dayton, OH, USA
Abstract :
Automotive vacuum actuation systems are being replaced by electromechanical actuators. Extremes of temperature and fluctuating voltage supply complicate the use of electrical apparatus in such applications. Minimal cost and continuous duty operation constraints drive the optimization process. The design and analysis of a variable reluctance rotary actuator is presented for 14 V automotive applications. A simple linear model is used for optimization of the magnetic coil dimensions. Fringe effects and nonlinear magnetics are modeled with a three dimensional finite element model. Output torque computed with the model is compared to prototype device test results. The effects on different steel grades are examined
Keywords :
automotive electronics; coils; electric actuators; finite element analysis; optimisation; torque; 14 V; 3D finite element analysis; automotive applications; electromechanical actuators; fringe effects; linear model; magnetic coil dimensions; nonlinear magnetics; optimization; output torque; steel grades; variable reluctance rotary actuator; Actuators; Automotive engineering; Constraint optimization; Cost function; Design optimization; Finite element methods; Process design; Temperature; Vacuum systems; Voltage fluctuations;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 1995. Thirtieth IAS Annual Meeting, IAS '95., Conference Record of the 1995 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3008-0
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1995.530340
