Piezoelectric ultrasonic motors: overview
Abstract
This paper reviews recent developments of ultrasonic motors using piezoelectric resonant vibrations. Following the historical background, ultrasonic motors using standing and traveling waves are introduced. Driving principles and motor characteristics are explained in comparison with conventional electromagnetic motors. After a brief discussion on speed and thrust calculation, finally, reliability issues of ultrasonic motors are described.
- Publication:
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Smart Material Structures
- Pub Date:
- June 1998
- DOI:
- 10.1088/0964-1726/7/3/002
- Bibcode:
- 1998SMaS....7..273U