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The development of a linear transducer type piezoelectric motor is shown. This design utilizes the Inchworm principle and features a cylindrical device operating inside a metal tube. The motor is capable of developing high translational forces with macro and micro positioning capabilities. It consists of two cylindrical clamping elements separated by a central driver element which are physically connected but capable of independent operation through three multi-layer actuator stacks connected to a three channel controller. Inchworm type movement is possible through sequential activation of the three elements which allows linear motion along the tube.
Donald Roberts
"Development of a linear piezoelectric motor based on the inchworm model", Proc. SPIE 3668, Smart Structures and Materials 1999: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems, (9 June 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350746
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Donald Roberts, "Development of a linear piezoelectric motor based on the inchworm model," Proc. SPIE 3668, Smart Structures and Materials 1999: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems, (9 June 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.350746