Design of a large stroke flexure-based suspension for an iron core torque motor

M. Naves; M. Nijenhuis; W. B.J. Hakvoort; D. M. Brouwer

Design of a large stroke flexure-based suspension for an iron core torque motor

M. Naves^*
, M. Nijenhuis
, W. B.J. Hakvoort
, D. M. Brouwer

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Iron core torque motors provide a high power density, but require high off-axis stiffness, which is normally too demanding for flexure mechanisms especially when considering large range of motion applications. In this paper, a flexure-based suspension for a high torque iron core direct drive torque motor with a large range of motion of 60 degrees is presented. This flexure-based suspension provides the required high radial stiffness (>1000N/mm) combined with a high radial load capacity (500N) over the full range of motion. Furthermore, the suspension maintains a constant position of the pivot axis within 0.1mm, which is required to limit pull-in forces and to stay within alignment tolerances of the actuator. A prototype has been designed and constructed and experimental validations confirm the high radial stiffness and load capacity of the rotor suspension.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - 19th International Conference and Exhibition, EUSPEN 2019
Editors	Richard K. Leach, D. Billington, C. Nisbet, D. Phillips
Publisher	EUSPEN
Pages	52-55
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9780995775145
Publication status	Published - Jun 2019
Event	19th EUSPEN International Conference & Exhibition, ICE 2019 - Euskalduna, Bilbao, Spain Duration: 3 Jun 2019 → 7 Jun 2019 Conference number: 19 https://www.euspen.eu/events/19th-ice-bilbao/

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Conference	19th EUSPEN International Conference & Exhibition, ICE 2019
Abbreviated title	ICE 2019
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Bilbao
Period	3/06/19 → 7/06/19
Internet address	https://www.euspen.eu/events/19th-ice-bilbao/

Keywords

Compliant mechanisms
Flexure mechanisms
Iron core motor
Large stroke

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Naves, M., Nijenhuis, M., Hakvoort, W. B. J., & Brouwer, D. M. (2019). Design of a large stroke flexure-based suspension for an iron core torque motor. In R. K. Leach, D. Billington, C. Nisbet, & D. Phillips (Eds.), European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - 19th International Conference and Exhibition, EUSPEN 2019 (pp. 52-55). EUSPEN.

Naves, M. ; Nijenhuis, M. ; Hakvoort, W. B.J. et al. / Design of a large stroke flexure-based suspension for an iron core torque motor. European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - 19th International Conference and Exhibition, EUSPEN 2019. editor / Richard K. Leach ; D. Billington ; C. Nisbet ; D. Phillips. EUSPEN, 2019. pp. 52-55

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Naves, M, Nijenhuis, M , Hakvoort, WBJ & Brouwer, DM 2019, Design of a large stroke flexure-based suspension for an iron core torque motor. in RK Leach, D Billington, C Nisbet & D Phillips (eds), European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - 19th International Conference and Exhibition, EUSPEN 2019. EUSPEN, pp. 52-55, 19th EUSPEN International Conference & Exhibition, ICE 2019, Bilbao, Spain, 3/06/19.

Design of a large stroke flexure-based suspension for an iron core torque motor. / Naves, M.; Nijenhuis, M.; Hakvoort, W. B.J. et al.
European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - 19th International Conference and Exhibition, EUSPEN 2019. ed. / Richard K. Leach; D. Billington; C. Nisbet; D. Phillips. EUSPEN, 2019. p. 52-55.

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Design of a large stroke flexure-based suspension for an iron core torque motor

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