Design and Optimization of a Lightweight Single Phase Linear Actuator

Florian Poltschak, Jörg Kobleder

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Abstract

Lightweight linear direct drives have the potential to extend the application range of linear electromagnetic actuators. This paper presents a single phase direct drive used for a positioning task in a mobile device and is thus optimized for a minimum weight. Prospective actuator topologies are investigated in detail, optimized and compared against each other. Besides a high force-to-mass ratio, the focus lies on a simple and robust mechanical setup. The total weight of linear actuators with high force density can be reduced significantly compared to standard industrial solutions. The paper concludes with measurements of the built prototype.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLDIA 2015, 10th International Symposium on Linear Drives for Industry Applications, Aachen, Germany
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2015

Fields of science

  • 202 Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information Engineering
  • 202009 Electrical drive engineering
  • 202011 Electrical machines
  • 202025 Power electronics
  • 202027 Mechatronics

JKU Focus areas

  • Mechatronics and Information Processing

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