Design of a Long Distance Unidirectional Piezoelectric Motor Based on Non-Resonant Inchworm Principle

Abstract

The advantages of linear piezoelectric motor which has low velocity, large output force, non-electromagnetic disturbance and high response speed are concerned wildly in astronautic industry and manufactural industry. A unidirectional and linear piezoelectric motor has been designed based on these advantages. The stiffness and resonant frequencies of the clamping structure and driving structure are calculated by mathematic model. The characteristics of long distance, slow velocity and large output force are realized. This motor can be used in the equipment which needs long distance, small inertia, large driving force and disposable movement. The stiffness and resonant frequencies of clamping structure and driving structure, no-load characteristic and motion characteristics under different loads are tested in the experiment. The results of the stiffness satisfy the theoretical design. The no-load resonant frequencies are high and the maximum resonant frequency dwindles with increasing load.