Design, Propulsive Force Prediction and Test of a Electromagnetic Drive Mechanism of a New Concept of Micro Flapping Wing Rotor

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To further increase the lift and rotate speed of a micro flapping wing rotor, a electromagnetic mechanism is designed to achieved high amplitude and small friction. Then average propulsive force using Theodorsen’s theory is simulated to confirm the parameter affect. In the end, the relationship of average lift, average propulsive force, rotate speed are shown in the experiment and test results represent that this mechanism has much better performance than PZT one.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 490-495)

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2300-2304

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March 2012

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© 2012 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

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