Abstract
This paper proposes a novel moving-iron torque motor designed for two-dimensional (2D) valves. The torque motor features a strap spring in place of the traditional return spring, effectively reducing the overall number of springs. The unique design allows the torque motor to return to its circumferential neutral position through the return torque generated by the strap spring. In order to analyze the torque-displacement characteristics of the torque motor, an analytical model is established, and a simulation model is constructed based on the equivalent magnetic circuit method, which takes into account the magnetic leakage at the control coil and the working air gap. In order to select a strap spring that matches the stiffness of the magnetic spring of the torque motor, the structural parameters of the spring are optimized using the response surface method with multi-objective optimization, and finally three springs with different stiffnesses are manufactured according to the optimization results. The experimental results show that the maximum step-up time of the torque motor is 20.6 ms, the maximum step-down time is 21.6 ms, the maximum hysteresis loop is 12.5%, and the maximum linearity is 20%. In order to improve the −3dB cut-off frequency of the torque motor, this paper adopts the current closed-loop control method, and increases the maximum cut-off frequency not exceeding 25 Hz in the open-loop mode to 110 Hz.The hysteresis loop and linearity of the torque motor decrease with the increase of the spring stiffness. The amplitude frequency −3dB cutoff frequency increases with increasing spring stiffness.
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