Advancements in Key Technologies for Vibration Isolators Utilizing Electromagnetic Levitation
With the advancement of manufacturing, the precision requirements for various high-precision processing equipment and instruments have further increased. Due to its noncontact nature, simple structure, and controllable performance, electromagnetic levitation has broad application prospects in ultra-...
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| description | With the advancement of manufacturing, the precision requirements for various high-precision processing equipment and instruments have further increased. Due to its noncontact nature, simple structure, and controllable performance, electromagnetic levitation has broad application prospects in ultra-precision instruments and ground testing of aerospace equipment. Research on vibration isolation technology using electromagnetic levitation is imperative. This paper reviews the latest research achievements of three types of passive isolators and five active isolation actuators. It also summarizes the current research status of analytical methods for passive isolators and the impact of isolator layout. This study explores current isolators’ achievements, such as the development of passive isolators that generate negative stiffness and require mechanical springs for uniaxial translational vibrations, single-function actuators, and control systems focused on position and motion vibration control. Based on the current isolators’ characteristics, this review highlights future developments, including focusing on passive isolators for heavy loads and multi-axis isolation, addressing complex vibrations, including rotational ones, and developing methods to calculate forces and torques for arbitrary six-DOF movements while improving speed. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of multifunctional actuators to simplify system structures and comprehensive control systems that consider more environmental factors. This provides significant reference value for vibration isolation technology using electromagnetic levitation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e8bc52c4116e4967b6d59e3a7ac685102024-11-08T14:35:22ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-10-011721534310.3390/en17215343Advancements in Key Technologies for Vibration Isolators Utilizing Electromagnetic LevitationYuexuan Lou0He Zhang1Lu Zhang2Haoran Cai3The School of Electrical Engineering & Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaThe School of Electrical Engineering & Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaThe School of Electrical Engineering & Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaThe School of Electrical Engineering & Automation, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaWith the advancement of manufacturing, the precision requirements for various high-precision processing equipment and instruments have further increased. Due to its noncontact nature, simple structure, and controllable performance, electromagnetic levitation has broad application prospects in ultra-precision instruments and ground testing of aerospace equipment. Research on vibration isolation technology using electromagnetic levitation is imperative. This paper reviews the latest research achievements of three types of passive isolators and five active isolation actuators. It also summarizes the current research status of analytical methods for passive isolators and the impact of isolator layout. This study explores current isolators’ achievements, such as the development of passive isolators that generate negative stiffness and require mechanical springs for uniaxial translational vibrations, single-function actuators, and control systems focused on position and motion vibration control. Based on the current isolators’ characteristics, this review highlights future developments, including focusing on passive isolators for heavy loads and multi-axis isolation, addressing complex vibrations, including rotational ones, and developing methods to calculate forces and torques for arbitrary six-DOF movements while improving speed. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of multifunctional actuators to simplify system structures and comprehensive control systems that consider more environmental factors. This provides significant reference value for vibration isolation technology using electromagnetic levitation.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/21/5343electromagnetic levitationactuatorvibration isolation |
| spellingShingle | Yuexuan Lou He Zhang Lu Zhang Haoran Cai Advancements in Key Technologies for Vibration Isolators Utilizing Electromagnetic Levitation Energies electromagnetic levitation actuator vibration isolation |
| title | Advancements in Key Technologies for Vibration Isolators Utilizing Electromagnetic Levitation |
| title_full | Advancements in Key Technologies for Vibration Isolators Utilizing Electromagnetic Levitation |
| title_fullStr | Advancements in Key Technologies for Vibration Isolators Utilizing Electromagnetic Levitation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancements in Key Technologies for Vibration Isolators Utilizing Electromagnetic Levitation |
| title_short | Advancements in Key Technologies for Vibration Isolators Utilizing Electromagnetic Levitation |
| title_sort | advancements in key technologies for vibration isolators utilizing electromagnetic levitation |
| topic | electromagnetic levitation actuator vibration isolation |
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