This thesis focuses on the development of a novel hybrid linear actuator (HLA). The research includes the optimal design, the particular fabrication, and the experimental validation. The principle of the HLA is based on the integration of the mechanisms of the solenoid actuator and the voice coil actuator. Such integration is achieved by a magnetic circuit consisting of a magnetic flux orientator, a permanent magnet, a composite shell, and a special coil. The HLA is capable of having a high repelling force at one end and a high attractive force at another end. A step-optimization technique is developed and used to determine the key parameters of the HLA, with the aid of sweeping functions in finite element analysis. Moreover, a single-pulse power supply is specially designed and prototyped for driving the HLA. The performance of the HLA is systematically characterized by simulations and experiments.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:OTU.1807/31639 |
| Date | 04 January 2012 |
| Creators | Wen, Baoping |
| Contributors | Zu, Jean W. |
| Source Sets | Library and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada |
| Language | en_ca |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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