324 results about "Electromagnetic actuator" patented technology

Systems and methods for controlling an implantable pump are provided. For example, the exemplary controller for controlling the implantable pump may only rely on the actuator's current measurement. The controller is robust to pressure and flow changes inside the pump head, and allows fast change of pump's operation point. For example, the controller includes, a two stage, nonlinear position observer module based on a reduced order model of the electromagnetic actuator. The controller includes an algorithm that estimates the position of the moving component of the implantable pump based on the actuator's current measurement and adjusts operation of the pump accordingly. Alternatively, the controller may rely on position measurements and / or velocity estimations.

The invention relates to the technical field of hydrogen storage system testing, and discloses a one-way valve combined hydrogen storage system durability test bench and a test method. A main control computer of the rack is used for configuring test task parameters, coordinating operation of subsystems and processing test data; the high-pressure hydrogen supply subsystem comprises a pressure-adjustable hydrogen source and a pressure closed-loop control module, and can apply accurate and controllable hydrogen pressure to the inlet end of the tested system according to test task parameters; the multi-channel valve state acquisition subsystem acquires the inlet and outlet pressure of the valve, the surface temperature of the valve body and vibration spectrum data in real time through pressure, temperature and vibration sensor arrays arranged at the valves, and transmits the data to the main control computer; the valve action driving subsystem comprises a high-speed electromagnetic actuator array and a displacement feedback module and can drive all valves to execute a preset opening degree sequence and opening and closing frequency. And the durability evaluation subsystem is embedded into the main control computer, calculates the accumulated damage degree of the valve and predicts the residual life cycle.

According to the present invention there is provided an active vibration control system comprising: an electromagnetic actuator and a control element, the electromagnetic actuator being operable to apply a force on a base structure to which the active vibration control system is attachable such that vibrations of the base structure are actively controllable by the application of said force, wherein the electromagnetic actuator and control element are relatively moveable such that the active vibration control system has at least two modes of vibration, and wherein movement of the electromagnetic actuator causes movement of at least a part of the control element.

The invention relates to a vibration suppression-oriented electromagnetic actuator data driving collaborative optimization design method, and belongs to the technical field of electromechanical equipment optimization design. Sample data are collected through Box-Behnken experimental design, a Gaussian process regression agent model is constructed based on the data, and a nonlinear complex mapping relation between each objective function and a design parameter is accurately represented. The influence degree of the design parameters is quantitatively evaluated through sensitivity analysis, the main design variables and the secondary design variables are distinguished accordingly, and the optimization efficiency is improved. Multi-objective optimization is carried out for the main design variables, and a design scheme with the optimal comprehensive performance is selected from a Pareto solution set through an objective decision-making mechanism based on an ideal point method in combination with the optimization result of the secondary design variables. According to the method, limitation of a traditional physical model is broken through through data-driven modeling, global optimization balance of electromagnetic performance, loss and volume is realized, and an efficient and quantifiable evaluation method is provided for design of the high-performance electromagnetic actuator.

The invention discloses an electromagnetic actuator with a rigidity compensation function. The end face of the inner side of a stator iron core of a C-shaped structure is provided with a trapezoidal slope notch, and the working face of a rotor is a slope matched with the notch of the stator iron core; the N pole and the S pole of the permanent magnet are attracted to the upper end arm of the stator core, the coil winding is wound on the yoke portion of the stator core, the flexible guide mechanism is connected with the rotor and the base, the lower end arm of the stator core is connected with the base through a fastener, and the fastener is screwed to adjust the relative distance between the end face of the stator core and the working face of the rotor. According to the invention, the rotor and the stator core form an inclined air gap, and the linear displacement of the rotor is not equal to the normal thickness of the air gap any more, but is amplified in geometrical relationship. The fundamental contradiction of strong coupling of the stroke and the thickness in a traditional plane air gap is overcome, on the premise that a small initial normal air gap is maintained, the macroscopic motion stroke several times of the thickness is achieved, and the problem that large stroke and high linearity are difficult to consider at the same time is solved from the structural principle.

The invention relates to the technical field of electromagnetic actuator state monitoring, in particular to an electromagnetic valve operation process stability and clamping stagnation detection combined test method, which comprises the following steps of S1, synchronously acquiring a coil current signal, a valve core displacement signal and an outlet pressure pulsation signal; s2, converting the current signal acquired in the S1 into an equivalent electromagnetic force waveform, a speed-acceleration trajectory and a pressure gradient curve; s3, extracting an electromagnetic force zero-crossing distortion rate, an inertia abrupt change point of a speed-acceleration trajectory and an oscillation attenuation coefficient of a pressure gradient curve; s4, calculating a time offset, and generating a primary clamping stagnation early warning; s5, obtaining a stability degradation index; and S6, when primary clamping stagnation early warning is triggered and the stability degradation index exceeds a dynamic threshold value, outputting a conclusion of a clamping stagnation-instability coupling fault. According to the method, high-precision and real-time identification of the clamping stagnation and stability deterioration faults of the electromagnetic valve is realized by fusing the multi-dimensional signal features and a double-criterion judgment mechanism.

A laboratory sample distribution system is provided comprising: a number of container carriers, wherein the container carriers each comprise a magnetically active device and are adapted to carry a sample container; at least one fan being adapted to cause an airflow; and a number of transport modules, the transport modules being arrangeable adjacent to one another and respectively comprising: a transport surface being adapted to carry the container carriers; a number of heat dissipating electromagnetic actuators being stationary arranged below the transport surface, the electromagnetic actuators being adapted to move container carriers placed on top of the transport surface by applying magnetic forces to the container carriers; and an air guiding element being adapted to guide the airflow first towards an underside of the transport surface and afterwards towards the electromagnetic actuators.

Disclosed is a coarse positioning apparatus for a stage apparatus, the coarse positioning apparatus comprising: at least one gas spring, each said at least one gas spring comprising a piston; and at least one electromagnetic actuator; wherein said at least one gas spring and said at least one electromagnetic actuator are operable to each apply respective complementary forces to said stage apparatus so as to accelerate said stage apparatus for coarse positioning of said stage apparatus, and wherein at least said gas spring is coupled to said stage apparatus throughout each full stroke of said stage apparatus.

The invention relates to the technical field of vibration suppression, and discloses a multi-physics field cooperative control intelligent vibration suppression method and system, and the method comprises the following steps: S1, building a multi-physics field digital twinborn model based on a finite element analysis method, the multi-physical field at least comprises a coupling relationship among a pneumatic field, an electromagnetic field and a structural field, and the modeling of the fluid-structure interaction effect is included; and S2, based on the digital twin model, an improved particle swarm optimization algorithm is adopted to generate a control weight distribution scheme, and the control weight distribution scheme is used for dynamically adjusting the output proportion of a pneumatic actuator and an electromagnetic actuator. According to the method, the multi-physical field digital twinborn model containing the coupling relation of the pneumatic field, the electromagnetic field and the structural field and taking into account the fluid-solid coupling effect is established, so that the problem that the control precision is limited due to the fact that a single physical field control strategy is mostly adopted in a traditional vibration suppression method is solved.

An implantable pump system is provided, including an implantable blood pump suitable for use as a partial support assist device, the system further including an extracorporeal battery and a controller coupled to the implantable pump, and a programmer selectively periodically coupled to the controller to configure and adjust operating parameters of the implantable pump. The implantable pump includes a flexible membrane coupled to an electromagnetic actuator including a magnetic assembly and electromagnetic assembly, so that when the electromagnetic assembly is energized, the electromagnetic assembly causes wavelike undulations to propagate along the flexible membrane to propel blood through the implantable pump. The controller may be programmed by a programmer to operate at frequencies and duty cycles that mimic physiologic flow rates and pulsatility while operating in an efficient manner that avoids thrombus formation, hemolysis and / or platelet activation.

Aseptic dosing head (2, 60) for cryogenic liquid, comprising an aseptic reservoir (10) for cryogenic liquid communicating with a dosing outlet (24); a metering valve stem (30) extending through the aseptic cryogenic liquid reservoir (10) and having a lower distal end configured to selectively open and close the metering outlet (24); an electromagnetic actuator (40) attached to an upper end of the metering valve stem (30) and operable to move the metering valve stem (30) to open and close the metering outlet (24); and a seal (42) extending around the metering valve stem (30) and separating the aseptic cryogenic liquid reservoir (10) from a cavity (44) between the seal (42) and the actuator (40).

The utility model relates to an electromagnetic actuating mechanism and an electromagnetic valve, the electromagnetic actuating mechanism is applied to a shock absorber, a coil, a magnetic conductive tube, a sliding block and an ejector rod are arranged in a cylinder, the magnetic conductive tube is cylindrical, the coil is sleeved on the magnetic conductive tube, the bottom of the magnetic conductive tube is provided with an inwards sunken mounting groove, and the sliding block is arranged on the mounting groove in a sliding and penetrating manner; the lower end of the slider is connected with the upper end of the ejector rod; the highest point of the magnetic conductive tube is higher than that of the coil, and the lowest point of the magnetic conductive tube is lower than that of the coil. The electromagnetic actuating mechanism and the electromagnetic valve have the advantages that the magnetic conductive pipe can completely cover the range of the coil, electromagnetic force of the sliding block at different positions is kept at a constant value through saturation, the sliding block works stably, then the ejector rod works stably, the sliding block can move more accurately under the constant electromagnetic force, and the electromagnetic actuating mechanism is more stable in operation. When a user adjusts the shock absorber, the adjustment accuracy can be guaranteed, especially for reset of adjustment, the electromagnetic force is constant, the sliding block can reset accurately, and the use experience feeling of the user is improved.

An electronic trigger system with safety mechanism for firearms includes a trigger unit comprising an electromagnetic actuator operably coupled to the firing mechanism and a programmable trigger mechanism microcontroller. The actuator is changeable between a non-powered unactuated position and powered actuated firing position via pulling both an outer trigger and inner safety trigger of the trigger unit. The actuator is operably interfaced with a movable firing component of the firing mechanism operable to discharge the firearm. In a blocking position of the safety trigger, the safety trigger is configured to block outer trigger movement which prevents energizing and actuating the electromagnetic actuator thereby preventing the firearm from discharging. Conversely in an unblocking position, the safety trigger allows outer trigger movement sufficient to discharge the firearm by either energizing the actuator when a pre-selected trigger pull force threshold is applied or applying sufficient trigger force to manually trip the actuator.

An electromagnetic-actuator (EA) including a coil-element (CE) having a coil-core (CC) / coil arranged about the CC-circumference. The CC has a symmetrical first-region (FR) having an axis-of-symmetry (AOS), the CC being surrounded by the coil, and a movable-magnetic-armature-body (MM AB) as a movable-actuator-element (MAE) interacts with the CE to produce an AB activation-movement, and is supported in the actuator by a bearing-device (BD) and movable from a first / second-position by activating the CE. The BD is radially-offset to the CC AOS, and the AB extends from the BD radially over the CC from a first / second-side of the CC, which has a second-region (SR) extending radially beyond the FR and is on second-side (SS) of the CC between the coil / AB in the direction of AOS such that an air-gap between CC / AB in direction of the AOS is smaller on the SS of the CC than on first-side when the AB is in first-position.

The present invention is entitled "Micro Airflow Generator for Micro Particulate Matter Sensor Module". Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to micro airflow generators that do not use fans or heaters to generate airflow (e.g., in compact optical PM sensors). Rather, embodiments of the present invention can generally use induced motion of a membrane / diaphragm element to generate airflow (where the motion of the membrane in turn causes motion in the air). For example, the membrane or diaphragm element can be driven by an (electronic) actuator element, such as an electromagnetic actuator or a piezoelectric disc bender (or some other means of vibrating / moving the membrane element in a manner that causes airflow). In some embodiments, the electromagnetic actuator itself can include a membrane that can serve as the membrane / diaphragm element and the electronic actuator element (such that the electromagnetic actuator can encompass the membrane element and the electronic actuator element, such as a magnet and a corresponding coil) and / or a piezoelectric disc bender.

The application discloses a rotor stability control device and method with a spherical hinge, which mainly comprises a measurer, a controller, an electromagnetic actuator and a spherical hinge bearing support. The method mainly comprises the following steps: real-time monitoring and acquisition of vibration state data of a spherical hinge balance disc during rotation of a rotor; generation of a control signal by the controller according to the monitored and acquired vibration state data; output of an electromagnetic force by the electromagnetic actuator according to the control signal; application of the electromagnetic force to the spherical hinge balance disc, suppression of vibration of the balance disc and adjustment of equivalent angular stiffness, angular damping and angular mass of the spherical hinge bearing support; and application of the equivalent angular stiffness, the angular damping and the angular mass to the rotor through a controllable flexible foundation, so as to realize rotor stability control.

An electromagnetic actuator assembly, integrated within a boring tool, for controlling unwanted machining vibration, comprising an outer tubular oscillating mass made of ferromagnetic material, through which the magnetic flux can pass; an inner stator that comprises an electromagnet assembly, located at the center of the tubular oscillating mass, for applying a controllable magnetic field to the oscillating mass; one or more damping elements, each having one or more springs and / or a damping material with predetermined stiffness and damping properties (such as a polymer or oil); a controller for providing a desired current to the electromagnets of the electromagnet assembly to obtain the controllable magnetic field; a holder for allowing the rotation of the electromagnet assembly to a desired angle, for stimulating the oscillating mass to apply a damping force, based on a combination of the magnetic field and stiffness and damping properties, which is aligned with the direction of the unwanted vibration.

The application relates to the technical field of hydrogen storage system testing, and discloses a one-way valve combined hydrogen storage system durability test bench and a testing method. A main control computer of the bench is used for configuring test task parameters, coordinating operation of each subsystem, and processing test data; a high-pressure hydrogen gas supply subsystem contains an adjustable pressure hydrogen gas source and a pressure closed-loop control module, can apply accurate controllable hydrogen gas pressure to an inlet end of a measured system according to test task parameters; a multichannel valve state acquisition subsystem acquires valve inlet and outlet pressure, valve body surface temperature and vibration spectrum data in real time through a pressure, temperature and vibration sensor array arranged at each valve, and transmits the data to the main control computer; a valve action driving subsystem contains a high-speed electromagnetic actuator array and a displacement feedback module, and can drive each valve to execute a preset opening degree sequence and opening and closing frequency; and a durability evaluation subsystem is embedded in the main control computer, calculates valve cumulative damage degree, and predicts a remaining service life.

According to the ship stabilization system based on the electromagnetic actuators and the control method, the upper electromagnetic actuator, the lower electromagnetic actuator, the left electromagnetic actuator and the right electromagnetic actuator serve as executing mechanisms and are arranged on the upper portion, the lower portion, the left portion and the right portion of the central axis of a ship respectively. Rapid response in a full-wave period range is achieved, hydraulic oil or water tank liquid is not needed, a pure electrification scheme is adopted, energy consumption is low, occupied space is small, maintenance convenience is high, and an excellent stabilization effect is achieved; according to the method, actual current output values of the upper electromagnetic actuator, the lower electromagnetic actuator, the left electromagnetic actuator and the right electromagnetic actuator can be solved according to attitude signals collected by a ship, inherent parameters of the ship and a ship rolling kinetic equation, and the service life balance of the electromagnetic actuators and the reliable stabilization effect of the system are achieved. And the method is of great significance in improving the safety and comfort of the ship.

Control device (10) for determining switching times of an electromagnetic actuator (1), comprising: - a first process module (11) designed to determine a course of a concatenated magnetic flux as a function of a current intensity for controlling the electromagnetic actuator (1) as an actual characteristic curve (200); - a second process module (12) designed to provide at least one reference characteristic curve (300) for the magnetic flux as a function of the current intensity for controlling the electromagnetic actuator (1), wherein the reference characteristic curve (300) has a first characteristic curve section (301), wherein the first characteristic curve section (301) has a linear profile with a defined gradient and a negative offset (320), wherein the negative offset (320) is selected such that during a switching operation in which the electromagnetic actuator (1) is not moved, the first characteristic curve section (301) of the reference characteristic curve (300) is not exceeded, and wherein the slope of the first characteristic curve section (301) corresponds to a slope of the actual characteristic curve at the beginning of switching off the electromagnetic actuator (1), wherein the reference characteristic curve (300) has a second characteristic curve section (302) whose gradient corresponds to the actual characteristic curve at the beginning of switching on the electromagnetic actuator (1) and which includes a positive offset, and wherein the switching off begins with switching off the power supply of the electromagnetic actuator (1); and - a third process module (13) designed to determine a switching time of the electromagnetic actuator (1) using a comparison of values ​​of the actual characteristic curve (200) with values ​​of the at least one reference characteristic curve (300).

The invention relates to an electromagnetic actuator having a magnetic circuit comprising at least two, preferably three, magnetic circuit elements, wherein the magnetic circuit elements exert an attracting or repelling force on one another such that the actuator effects a movement, wherein the position of at least one of the magnetic circuit elements relative to another magnetic circuit element can be adjusted in order to influence the actuator rigidity.

The utility model relates to an electromagnetic actuator. The electromagnetic actuator comprises an electromagnetic field generator, a permanent magnet, an armature, a front magnetic pole and a rear magnetic pole, the front magnetic pole and the rear magnetic pole are located at the two axial ends of the electromagnetic field generator respectively, and the armature is installed on the radial inner side of the electromagnetic field generator. The armature can be driven by electromagnetic force of the electromagnetic field generator to axially move between a first limit position and a second limit position, the armature abuts against the front magnetic pole at the first limit position and abuts against the rear magnetic pole at the second limit position, and the front magnetic pole and the rear magnetic pole can be magnetized by the permanent magnet to generate magnetic attraction force for attracting the armature. The electromagnetic actuator further comprises a front elastic buffering piece and / or a rear elastic buffering piece, when the armature is located at the first limit position, the armature and the front magnetic pole compress the front elastic buffering piece in the axial direction, and when the armature is located at the second limit position, the armature and the rear magnetic pole compress the rear elastic buffering piece in the axial direction. The electromagnetic actuator provided by the utility model has an improved structure.

An electromagnetic actuator (1) for an assembly, which has a fluid space configured to be fluidically connected to the actuator when the actuator is installed in the assembly, includes a movable armature in an armature space (6). The armature includes a movable armature rod (8). The actuator is configured to fill the armature space (6) with fluid, such as oil, via axial movements of the armature rod that draw fluid from the fluid space into the armature space (6) through a fluid path when the armature rod is fluidically connected to the fluid space.

Provided is an electric suspension device that provides a comfortable ride with a sense of unity between the driver and the vehicle, even during braking in sporty driving situations. The electric suspension device includes: an electromagnetic actuator, disposed between the vehicle body and wheels, that generates a load to attenuate vehicle body vibrations; an information acquisition unit that acquires information about the vehicle's sprung load state and the road surface conditions; a target load calculation unit that calculates a first target load for skyhook control based on the sprung load state and a second target load for predictive control based on the road surface conditions; and a load control unit that performs load control on the electromagnetic actuator. The target load calculation unit further calculates a third target load for pitch generation control based on a target pitch angle and calculates a combined target load by combining the first and second target loads with the third target load. The load control unit uses the combined target load to control the load of the electromagnetic actuator.

The invention discloses a bionic underwater robot based on electromagnetic drive flexible hinge jet propulsion and a motion control method of the bionic underwater robot, and belongs to the technical field of bionic actuators and robots. The multiple electromagnetic actuators arranged in a matrix mode are sequentially connected to form a hinge structure, every two vertically adjacent electromagnetic actuators are symmetrically arranged, the multiple electromagnetic actuators are all arranged on the rear side of the fairing and connected with the fairing through connecting pieces, and the multiple electromagnetic actuators are independently controlled; the comprehensive phase difference and the reversing time difference of the multiple electromagnetic actuators are controlled through the electromagnetic driving controller, differential propulsion is achieved, and flexible steering and efficient movement are achieved. The overall structure simulates the jellyfish appearance design, the appearance design conforming to the flowing resistance reduction characteristic is adopted, the resistance during movement in water can be effectively reduced, the electromagnetic driver is used for generating power, the annular flexible structure is extruded to enable a fluid medium to be rapidly sprayed out, and efficient underwater propelling of the micro-robot is achieved.

The present invention relates to an operating element comprising: a mounting portion; an actuating member supported at the mounting portion in such a way that it is rotatable about a rotation axis by means of a support member, for rotational adjustment by an operator; wherein the support member is further configured to support the actuating member in a restricted axial direction, preferably with a reset mechanism; a detection device for detecting at least the rotational adjustment of the actuating member; an electromagnetic actuator acting between the mounting portion and the actuating member and generating tactile feedback; a control unit electrically connected to the electromagnetic actuator, configured to apply an electrical control signal to the electromagnetic actuator to cause deflection of the actuating member in the axial direction as tactile feedback; wherein the electromagnetic actuator has at least one permanent magnet fixed at the actuating member and an annular coil fixed at the mounting portion; and wherein the annular coil is arranged concentrically with an air gap and engages with the air gap via an opening.

A method for diagnosing an operating state of a switching device including separable contacts, which are driven by an electromagnetic actuator including a coil connected to an electronic control device, and sensors, which are configured to measure an intensity of a coil current and a coil voltage. The method comprises:a) receiving an order to close via the electronic control device;b) controlling the electromagnetic actuator so that it closes;c) measuring and recording the coil voltage and coil current values;d) calculating and recording values of a magnetic flux through the coil, by integrating the recorded values of the coil current, the coil voltage and resistance and inductance values of the coil; ande) evaluating and recording positions of a core of the electromagnetic actuator according to a data table, which is previously recorded in the electronic control device and which defines a bijective relation between the position of the core, the magnetic flux and the coil current.

To provide a robot that does not pollute the environment with emitted gases, emitted particles, etc. in a vacuum.SOLUTION: A robot includes: a first device for supporting a substrate thereon; and a first transport mechanism to which the first device is connected. The first transport mechanism includes: rails or magnetic levitation guides; a magnetic system for vertically spacing the first device over the rails or magnetic levitation guide with a gap between the first device and the rails or magnetic levitation guides; and a linear actuator for moving the first device along the rails or magnetic levitation guides. The magnetic system includes: a first electromagnetic actuator at a first corner of a first side of the first device; a second electromagnetic actuator at a second corner on the first side of the first device; and a third electromagnetic actuator on an opposing second side of the first device where the third electromagnetic actuator is not positioned proximate a corner of three sides of the first device.SELECTED DRAWING: None

Blood pump system comprising: - a blood pump (1) comprising a discharge structure (2) which is pneumatically driven for alternately applying suction and pressure in operation, in particular for cyclically driving fluid through a blood pump line (3) discharge, wherein the discharge structure (2) is preferably a membrane; - a pneumatic driver (10) for pneumatically driving the discharge structure (2) of the blood pump (1) via a pneumatic control line (5); wherein the pneumatic driver (10) comprises a piston-cylinder assembly (11, 12), the cylinder (12) having a gas communication port (13) for connection to the pneumatic control line (5), the piston-cylinder assembly (11, 12) being provided with an electromagnetic actuator (14) for moving the piston (11) relative to the cylinder (12). The invention also relates to a pneumatic driver (10) and to a method for driving a blood pump.

This utility model discloses an electromagnetic actuator, including a housing mechanism, a fixed iron core, a moving iron core, and an electromagnetic component. The housing mechanism includes an outer shell and an end cap. One end of the outer shell has a mounting hole, and the other end of the outer shell is fixedly connected to the end cap, forming a mounting cavity. The fixed iron core passes through the mounting hole and is inserted into the mounting cavity. The fixed iron core has a through hole. The moving iron core is slidably disposed in the through hole. The electromagnetic component includes a winding frame and a coil. The winding frame is arranged in the mounting cavity, and the coil is disposed on the winding frame. The coil is used to generate a magnetic field. The fixed iron core is sealed to the outer shell at the mounting hole. Both ends of the winding frame have first positioning grooves. The two first positioning grooves are respectively equipped with a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring. The first sealing ring abuts against the end face of the outer shell near the mounting hole, and the second sealing ring abuts against the end cap. This electromagnetic actuator not only improves sealing performance but also facilitates manufacturing and helps reduce production costs.