Dynamic Modeling and Output Characteristic Analysis of a Micro Bistable Piezoelectric Generator

Abstract:

For effectively harvesting the broadband and low-frequency vibration energies in real environment, a micro bistable piezoelectric generator, without containing magnet, is designed. On the basis of analysis the nonlinear behavior of the stiffness, damping and the electromechanical coupling coefficient about the bistable vibration system, a precise mechanical-electric transfer model is built. The output characteristic of the piezoelectric generator is simulated and tested. The results showed that the piezoelectric generator can effectively harvest the broadband and low frequency vibration energies. And the output voltage can meet the electricity demand of a wireless sensor network node. The structure of the piezoelectric generator does not contain magnets, and it is easy to realize miniaturization and integration.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 645-646)
• Pages: 995-1003
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.645-646.995
• Online since: May 2015
• Authors: Xin Hua Mao*, Qing He, Ting Ting Huang
• Keywords: Bistable, Energy Harvesting, Mathematical Modeling, Nonlinear Vibration, Output Characteristics, Piezoelectric Generator

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