A mechanical energy harvested magnetorheological damper with linear-rotary motion converter

Ki Sum Chu; Li Zou; Wei-Hsin Liao

doi:10.1117/12.2219092

20 April 2016 A mechanical energy harvested magnetorheological damper with linear-rotary motion converter

Ki Sum Chu, Li Zou, Wei-Hsin Liao

Proceedings Volume 9803, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2016; 980309 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219092
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Abstract

Magnetorheological (MR) dampers are promising to substitute traditional oil dampers because of adaptive properties of MR fluids. During vibration, significant energy is wasted due to the energy dissipation in the damper. Meanwhile, for conventional MR damping systems, extra power supply is needed. In this paper, a new energy harvester is designed in an MR damper that integrates controllable damping and energy harvesting functions into one device. The energy harvesting part of this MR damper has a unique mechanism converting linear motion to rotary motion that would be more stable and cost effective when compared to other mechanical transmissions. A Maxon motor is used as a power generator to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy to supply power for the MR damping system. Compared to conventional approaches, there are several advantages in such an integrated device, including weight reduction, ease in installation with less maintenance. A mechanical energy harvested MR damper with linear-rotary motion converter and motion rectifier is designed, fabricated, and tested. Experimental studies on controllable damping force and harvested energy are performed with different transmissions. This energy harvesting MR damper would be suitable to vehicle suspensions, civil structures, and smart prostheses.

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Ki Sum Chu, Li Zou, and Wei-Hsin Liao "A mechanical energy harvested magnetorheological damper with linear-rotary motion converter", Proc. SPIE 9803, Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems 2016, 980309 (20 April 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2219092

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