A novel approach in generating 3-DOF motions

  • Chee Kian Lim*
  • , Liang Yan
  • , I. Ming Chen
  • , Guilin Yang
  • , Wei Lin
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Primary objective in the design of spherical actuators or motors is to achieve 3-DOF motions within a compact structure. In the realization of this desired motion, various actuating methodologies have been proposed. In the process of achieving a true 3-DOF motions, spin of the rotor has always been a hurdle for many designers. In this paper, a new and innovative actuating principle coined as the Progressive Wave Method is being proposed and discussed. The novelty lies in the technique to creating the pan, tilt and spin motion. This approach allows pan and tilt motion to be decoupled from the spin motion and thus achieving 3-DOF motions within a single system. A prototype was developed and the proposed working principle was validated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2005
Pages1485-1490
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2005 - Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Duration: 29 Jul 20051 Aug 2005

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2005

Conference

ConferenceIEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, ICMA 2005
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityNiagara Falls, ON
Period29/07/051/08/05

Keywords

  • 3-DOF motions
  • Pan
  • Progressive wave method
  • Tilt and spin

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