In this study,several types of linear actuators that adopt different permanent-magnet(PM)topologies are studied and compared.These linear actuators are based on the concept of PM magnetic screw transmission,which offe...In this study,several types of linear actuators that adopt different permanent-magnet(PM)topologies are studied and compared.These linear actuators are based on the concept of PM magnetic screw transmission,which offers high force density,high reliability,and overload protection.Using different magnetic configurations and assembly methods,these linear actuators are designed and optimized for a fair comparison.Initially,based on the operating principle and maximum thrust force,the surface-mounted magnetic screw is described and optimized.Furthermore,the embedded magnetic screw,Halbach array magnetic screw,and field modulated magnetic screw are investigated and compared.Their electromagnetic performances,such as thrust force,torque,magnetic losses,and demagnetization effects are analytically assessed and verified using finite-element analysis.Finally,a prototype of the surface-mounted magnetic screw is developed to validate the predictions.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51977099,51777090)Key Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Province(BE2018107)Six Talent Peaks Project of Jiangsu Province(2017-KTHY-011).
文摘In this study,several types of linear actuators that adopt different permanent-magnet(PM)topologies are studied and compared.These linear actuators are based on the concept of PM magnetic screw transmission,which offers high force density,high reliability,and overload protection.Using different magnetic configurations and assembly methods,these linear actuators are designed and optimized for a fair comparison.Initially,based on the operating principle and maximum thrust force,the surface-mounted magnetic screw is described and optimized.Furthermore,the embedded magnetic screw,Halbach array magnetic screw,and field modulated magnetic screw are investigated and compared.Their electromagnetic performances,such as thrust force,torque,magnetic losses,and demagnetization effects are analytically assessed and verified using finite-element analysis.Finally,a prototype of the surface-mounted magnetic screw is developed to validate the predictions.
