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A novel positioning stage with resolution enhancement functionality for nano manipulation

  • Chong Du
  • , Weihai Chen
  • , Xiantao Sun
  • , Yunjie Wu
  • , Jianbin Zhang
  • , Wenjie Chen
  • Beihang University
  • Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore

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Abstract

With the rapid development of nano science and precision engineering, a positioning system with high resolution is indispensable to meet the requirement of precise positioning. This paper presents the design and modeling of a flexure-based positioning stage with the functionality of resolution enhancement. To achieve high enhancement ratio, two sets of displacement reduction mechanisms are incorporated and configured serially in a monolithic symmetrical design. Following the assumption that the flexure hinge can be equivalent to an ideal revolute joint with a torsional spring, theoretical models are established to analyze the resolution enhancement ratio and dynamic performance of the positioning stage. Moreover, finite element analysis (FEA) is conducted to study the performances of the mechanism and verify the theoretical models. The results show that the proposed mechanism can achieve a resolution enhancement ratio of 18.75 to improve the positioning performance, and the first order natural frequency of the mechanism is 535.5Hz, which guarantees the bandwidth of the positioning operation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 International Conference on Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale, 3M-NANO 2013 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages170-175
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781479912131
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 International Conference on Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale, 3M-NANO 2013 - Suzhou, China
Duration: 26 Aug 201330 Aug 2013

Publication series

Name2013 International Conference on Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale, 3M-NANO 2013 - Conference Proceedings

Conference

Conference2013 International Conference on Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale, 3M-NANO 2013
Country/TerritoryChina
CitySuzhou
Period26/08/1330/08/13

Keywords

  • dynamic model
  • flexure hinge
  • precision positioning
  • resolution enhancement

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