For controlling anal incontinence,a new artificial anal sphincter system (AASS) with sensor feed-back based on transcutaneous energy transmission is developed.The device mainly comprises an artificialanal sphincter (A...For controlling anal incontinence,a new artificial anal sphincter system (AASS) with sensor feed-back based on transcutaneous energy transmission is developed.The device mainly comprises an artificialanal sphincter (AAS),a wireless power supply subsystem,and a communication subsystem.The artifi-cial anal sphincter comprises a front cuff and a sensor cuff placed around the rectum,a reservoir sited inabdominal cavity and a micropump controlling inflation and deflation of the front cuff.There are two pres-sure sensors in the artificial anal sphincter.One can measure the pressure in the front cuff to clamp therectum,the other in the sensor cuff can measure the pressure of the rectum.Wireless power supply sub-system includes a resonance transmit coil to transmit an alternating magnetic field and a secondary coil toreceive the power.Wireless communication subsystem can transmit the pressure information of the artifi-cial anal sphincter to the monitor,or send the control commands to the artificial anal sphincter.A proto-type is designed and the basic function of the artificial anal sphincter system has been tested through ex-periments.The results demonstrate that the artificial anal sphincter system can control anal incontinenceeffectively.展开更多
A parallel nonlinear energy sink(NES) is proposed and analyzed. The parallel NES is composed of a vibro-impact(VI) NES and a cubic NES. The dynamical equation is given, and the essential analytical investigation is ca...A parallel nonlinear energy sink(NES) is proposed and analyzed. The parallel NES is composed of a vibro-impact(VI) NES and a cubic NES. The dynamical equation is given, and the essential analytical investigation is carried out to deal with the cubic nonlinearity and impact nonlinearity. Multiple time-scale expansion is introduced, and the zeroth order is derived to give a rough outline of the system. The underlying Hamilton dynamic equation is given, and then the optimal stiffness is expressed. The clearance is regarded as a critical factor for the VI. Based on the periodical impact treatment by analytical investigation, the relationships of the cubic stiffness, the clearance, and the zeroth-order attenuation amplitude of the linear primary oscillator(LPO) are obtained.A cubic NES under the optimal condition is compared with the parallel NES. Harmonic signals, harmonic signals with noises, and the excitation generated by a second-order?lter are considered as the potential excitation forces on the system. The targeted energy transfer(TET) in the designed parallel NES is shown to be more e?cient.展开更多
The cubic or third-power(TP)nonlinear energy sink(NES)has been proven to be an effective method for vibration suppression,owing to the occurrence of targeted energy transfer(TET).However,TET is unable to be triggered ...The cubic or third-power(TP)nonlinear energy sink(NES)has been proven to be an effective method for vibration suppression,owing to the occurrence of targeted energy transfer(TET).However,TET is unable to be triggered by the low initial energy input,and thus the TP NES would get failed under low-amplitude vibration.To resolve this issue,a new type of NES with fractional nonlinearity,e.g.,one-third-power(OTP)nonlinearity,is proposed.The dynamic behaviors of a linear oscillator(LO)with an OTP NES are investigated numerically,and then both the TET feature and the vibration attenuation performance are evaluated.Moreover,an analogy circuit is established,and the circuit simulations are carried out to verify the design concept of the OTP NES.It is found that the threshold for TET of the OTP NES is two orders of magnitude smaller than that of the TP NES.The parametric analysis shows that a heavier mass or a lower stiffness coefficient of the NES is beneficial to the occurrence of TET in the OTP NES system.Additionally,significant energy transfer is usually accompanied with efficient energy dissipation.Consequently,the OTP NES can realize TET under low initial input energy,which should be a promising approach for micro-vibration suppression.展开更多
This paper presents a set of analytical expressions used to determine the coupling coefficient between primary and secondary Litz-wire planar coils used in a transcutaneous energy transfer(TET) system. A TET system ha...This paper presents a set of analytical expressions used to determine the coupling coefficient between primary and secondary Litz-wire planar coils used in a transcutaneous energy transfer(TET) system. A TET system has been designed to power a novel elastic scaling artificial anal sphincter system(ES-AASS) for treating severe fecal incontinence(FI), a condition that would benefit from an optimized TET. Expressions that describe the geometrical dimension dependence of self- and mutual inductances of planar coils on a ferrite substrate are provided. The effects of ferrite substrate conductivity, relative permeability, and geometrical dimensions are also considered. To verify these expressions, mutual coupling between planar coils is computed by 3D finite element analysis(FEA), and the proposed expressions show good agreement with numerical results. Different types of planar coils are fabricated with or without ferrite substrate. Measured results for each of the cases are compared with theoretical predictions and FEA solutions. The theoretical results and FEA results are in good agreement with the experimental data.展开更多
非线性能量阱(nonlinear energy sink,NES)作为一种经典的振动控制技术,近几年在一些研究中被创新性地与振动能量采集技术相结合,取得了一系列的进展。对于桥梁结构健康监测系统而言,传感器的供能问题一直有待改善,探究基于NES的振动能...非线性能量阱(nonlinear energy sink,NES)作为一种经典的振动控制技术,近几年在一些研究中被创新性地与振动能量采集技术相结合,取得了一系列的进展。对于桥梁结构健康监测系统而言,传感器的供能问题一直有待改善,探究基于NES的振动能量采集装置在桥梁结构上的适用性,对于桥梁结构振动能量采集的相关应用具有重要的理论意义和实用价值;以铁路简支梁桥为例,进行了针对基于NES的桥梁振动能量采集装置的适用性的讨论:(1)测试与表征了NES装置的力学特性和系统参数;(2)运用车辆-轨道-桥梁垂向耦合动力学理论和有限元法,评估不同初始激励条件下NES装置的动态响应及其能量采集效果。结果表明,安装于桥梁结构上的NES装置具有弱线性刚度和强非线性刚度特性,对初始能量大小较敏感,只有当初始位移达到一定阈值时,NES-桥梁系统中的靶向能量传递(targeted energy transfer,TET)才会被激发。初始能量低于阈值时,TET无法被激发,NES装置能量采集效率不佳。基于数值分析的结果可知,该NES装置能够在合适的桥梁振动激励下发挥出非线性特性的优势,从而获得良好的能量采集效率。展开更多
基金the National High Technology Research and Development Programme of China(No.2006AA04Z368)the National Natural Science Foundanon of China(No.30570485)
文摘For controlling anal incontinence,a new artificial anal sphincter system (AASS) with sensor feed-back based on transcutaneous energy transmission is developed.The device mainly comprises an artificialanal sphincter (AAS),a wireless power supply subsystem,and a communication subsystem.The artifi-cial anal sphincter comprises a front cuff and a sensor cuff placed around the rectum,a reservoir sited inabdominal cavity and a micropump controlling inflation and deflation of the front cuff.There are two pres-sure sensors in the artificial anal sphincter.One can measure the pressure in the front cuff to clamp therectum,the other in the sensor cuff can measure the pressure of the rectum.Wireless power supply sub-system includes a resonance transmit coil to transmit an alternating magnetic field and a secondary coil toreceive the power.Wireless communication subsystem can transmit the pressure information of the artifi-cial anal sphincter to the monitor,or send the control commands to the artificial anal sphincter.A proto-type is designed and the basic function of the artificial anal sphincter system has been tested through ex-periments.The results demonstrate that the artificial anal sphincter system can control anal incontinenceeffectively.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.11632011,11702170,11472170,51421092,and 11572189)
文摘A parallel nonlinear energy sink(NES) is proposed and analyzed. The parallel NES is composed of a vibro-impact(VI) NES and a cubic NES. The dynamical equation is given, and the essential analytical investigation is carried out to deal with the cubic nonlinearity and impact nonlinearity. Multiple time-scale expansion is introduced, and the zeroth order is derived to give a rough outline of the system. The underlying Hamilton dynamic equation is given, and then the optimal stiffness is expressed. The clearance is regarded as a critical factor for the VI. Based on the periodical impact treatment by analytical investigation, the relationships of the cubic stiffness, the clearance, and the zeroth-order attenuation amplitude of the linear primary oscillator(LPO) are obtained.A cubic NES under the optimal condition is compared with the parallel NES. Harmonic signals, harmonic signals with noises, and the excitation generated by a second-order?lter are considered as the potential excitation forces on the system. The targeted energy transfer(TET) in the designed parallel NES is shown to be more e?cient.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12122206,11972152,12002122)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province of China(No.2021JJ40092)the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing of China(No.cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0461)。
文摘The cubic or third-power(TP)nonlinear energy sink(NES)has been proven to be an effective method for vibration suppression,owing to the occurrence of targeted energy transfer(TET).However,TET is unable to be triggered by the low initial energy input,and thus the TP NES would get failed under low-amplitude vibration.To resolve this issue,a new type of NES with fractional nonlinearity,e.g.,one-third-power(OTP)nonlinearity,is proposed.The dynamic behaviors of a linear oscillator(LO)with an OTP NES are investigated numerically,and then both the TET feature and the vibration attenuation performance are evaluated.Moreover,an analogy circuit is established,and the circuit simulations are carried out to verify the design concept of the OTP NES.It is found that the threshold for TET of the OTP NES is two orders of magnitude smaller than that of the TP NES.The parametric analysis shows that a heavier mass or a lower stiffness coefficient of the NES is beneficial to the occurrence of TET in the OTP NES system.Additionally,significant energy transfer is usually accompanied with efficient energy dissipation.Consequently,the OTP NES can realize TET under low initial input energy,which should be a promising approach for micro-vibration suppression.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31170968)
文摘This paper presents a set of analytical expressions used to determine the coupling coefficient between primary and secondary Litz-wire planar coils used in a transcutaneous energy transfer(TET) system. A TET system has been designed to power a novel elastic scaling artificial anal sphincter system(ES-AASS) for treating severe fecal incontinence(FI), a condition that would benefit from an optimized TET. Expressions that describe the geometrical dimension dependence of self- and mutual inductances of planar coils on a ferrite substrate are provided. The effects of ferrite substrate conductivity, relative permeability, and geometrical dimensions are also considered. To verify these expressions, mutual coupling between planar coils is computed by 3D finite element analysis(FEA), and the proposed expressions show good agreement with numerical results. Different types of planar coils are fabricated with or without ferrite substrate. Measured results for each of the cases are compared with theoretical predictions and FEA solutions. The theoretical results and FEA results are in good agreement with the experimental data.
文摘非线性能量阱(nonlinear energy sink,NES)作为一种经典的振动控制技术,近几年在一些研究中被创新性地与振动能量采集技术相结合,取得了一系列的进展。对于桥梁结构健康监测系统而言,传感器的供能问题一直有待改善,探究基于NES的振动能量采集装置在桥梁结构上的适用性,对于桥梁结构振动能量采集的相关应用具有重要的理论意义和实用价值;以铁路简支梁桥为例,进行了针对基于NES的桥梁振动能量采集装置的适用性的讨论:(1)测试与表征了NES装置的力学特性和系统参数;(2)运用车辆-轨道-桥梁垂向耦合动力学理论和有限元法,评估不同初始激励条件下NES装置的动态响应及其能量采集效果。结果表明,安装于桥梁结构上的NES装置具有弱线性刚度和强非线性刚度特性,对初始能量大小较敏感,只有当初始位移达到一定阈值时,NES-桥梁系统中的靶向能量传递(targeted energy transfer,TET)才会被激发。初始能量低于阈值时,TET无法被激发,NES装置能量采集效率不佳。基于数值分析的结果可知,该NES装置能够在合适的桥梁振动激励下发挥出非线性特性的优势,从而获得良好的能量采集效率。