Micro piezoelectric ultrasonic motors

K. Uchino, S. Cagatay, B. Koc, S. Dong, P. Bouchilloux, M. Strauss

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Abstract

This paper reviews recent developments of micro ultrasonic rotary motors using piezoelectric resonant vibrations. Following the historical background, four ultrasonic motors recently developed at Penn State University are introduced; windmill, PZT tube, metal tube, and shear-type motors. Driving principles and motor characteristics are described in comparison with the conventional ultrasonic motors. Motors with 1.5 mm in diameter and 0.8 mN·m in torque have been actually developed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)393-401
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Electroceramics
Volume13
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2004

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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