Development and structure of multi-DOF spherical induction motor

Liang Yan, Zihao Duan, Qiongfang Zhang, Hongkai Qiao, Christopher Gerada

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Abstract

The paper reports on the development of a spherical induction actuator with multiple degrees of freedom (DOFs). Based on the previous research, the paper presents the concept design of the multi-DOF spherical induction motor which is applied for the attitude control of microsatellites. The structure and working principle are illustrated in detail, including the designs of the stator and rotor. The rotor can rotate around any axis by the combination of the stators of three DOFs. In order to analyze the three-dimensional distribution of electromagnetic field, a three-dimensional model is built using finite-element analysis tool. Based on the numerical analysis, the influence of different parameters on output torque is also obtained. Moreover, the analyzed results can provide great benefits for the structure optimization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 13th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2018
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2831-2835
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538637579
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Jun 2018
Event13th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2018 - Wuhan, China
Duration: 31 May 20182 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 13th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2018

Conference

Conference13th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2018
Country/TerritoryChina
CityWuhan
Period31/05/182/06/18

Keywords

  • infinite-element analysis
  • magnetic field
  • multiple degrees of freedom
  • output torque
  • spherical induction motor
  • structure optimization

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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