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Finite element analysis of a new multi-DOF flexible micro-displacement manipulator based on ferrofluid

  • Beihang University

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Abstract

This paper presents a new multi-DOF flexible micro-displacement manipulator based on ferrofluid for high precision micro-displacement manipulation. It is aimed at achieving a flexible, smooth and precise control of multiple degrees of freedom micro-displacement by utilizing controlled ferrofluid. The mover of the proposed manipulator is suspended on the ferrofluid affected by the combined magnetic field coupled by a permanent magnetic field and a controlled electromagnetic field. Then the proposed manipulator can be manipulated by changing the strength of the combined magnetic field, which is adjusted by the input current. In addition, the proposed manipulator also can effectively eliminate the disturbance to the micro-operation caused by vibration during operation since the mover is totally supported by ferrofluid. The finite element analysis is also performed to observe the magnetic field intensity changes in ferrofluid with different excitation current, which verifies the rationality and feasibility of the proposed manipulators. Consequently, the proposed manipulator has a significant potential for applications where the high precision micro-displacement manipulation, such as microinjection system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIM 2018 - IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages980-985
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781538618547
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Aug 2018
Event2018 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM 2018 - Auckland, New Zealand
Duration: 9 Jul 201812 Jul 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM
Volume2018-July

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, AIM 2018
Country/TerritoryNew Zealand
CityAuckland
Period9/07/1812/07/18

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