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Design, modeling, and road tests of electromagnetic energy-harvesting shock absorbers

  • Zhongjie Li
  • , Lei Zuo
  • , George Luhrs
  • , Liangjun Lin
  • , Yi Xian Qin
  • Stony Brook University

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Abstract

This paper presents the design, modeling, bench experiment, and road test of a retrofit regenerative shock absorber based on a permanent magnetic generator and a rack-pinion mechanism for the purposes of energy harvesting and vibration control. Results show that variable damping coefficients and asymmetric feature in jounce and rebound motions are achieved by controlling the electrical load of the shock absorber. Improved efficiency and reliability are achieved by utilizing a roller to guide the rack and preload on the gear transmission to reduce the backlash and friction. A peak power of 68 Watts is attained from one prototype shock absorber when the vehicle is driven at 30 mph on a fairly smooth campus road.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASME 2012 5th Annual Dynamic Systems and Control Conference Joint with the JSME 2012 11th Motion and Vibration Conference, DSCC 2012-MOVIC 2012
Pages675-684
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventASME 2012 5th Annual Dynamic Systems and Control Conference Joint with the JSME 2012 11th Motion and Vibration Conference, DSCC 2012-MOVIC 2012 - Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Duration: Oct 17 2012Oct 19 2012

Publication series

NameASME 2012 5th Annual Dynamic Systems and Control Conference Joint with the JSME 2012 11th Motion and Vibration Conference, DSCC 2012-MOVIC 2012
Volume3

Conference

ConferenceASME 2012 5th Annual Dynamic Systems and Control Conference Joint with the JSME 2012 11th Motion and Vibration Conference, DSCC 2012-MOVIC 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityFort Lauderdale, FL
Period10/17/1210/19/12

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