Design Concepts and Prototypes of Vibration Isolators Using Bi-Stable Foldable Structures

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachiko Ishida ◽  
Hiroshi Uchida ◽  
Haruo Shimosaka ◽  
Ichiro Hagiwara
Keyword(s):  
Structural Vibration ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Spring Stiffness ◽  
Torsional Buckling ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Design Concepts ◽  
Minimum Value ◽  
Relative Minimum ◽  
Foldable Structures ◽  
The Given

In this paper, a new vibration isolator using origami-based foldable structures is proposed and the performance of the isolator is numerically evaluated to prevent structural vibration. Next, the prototype of the isolator is introduced. It has been known that the origami-based foldable structures based on torsional buckling pattern provide the bistable folding motions under the given conditions. We propose to apply additional linear springs to this structure. It is numerically confirmed that the structure with additional linear springs can work as a vibration isolator around the region that the total spring stiffness of the whole structure reaches the relative minimum value that is close to zero. The prototype of the isolator consists of metallic components. The structure is adequately simplified from the above-mentioned conceptual foldable structure, still maintaining the bi-stability.

Design and Numerical Analysis of Vibration Isolators With Quasi-Zero-Stiffness Characteristics Using Bistable Foldable Structures

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachiko Ishida ◽  
Hiroshi Uchida ◽  
Haruo Shimosaka ◽  
Ichiro Hagiwara
Keyword(s):  
Structural Vibration ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Spring Stiffness ◽  
Torsional Buckling ◽  
High Frequencies ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Foldable Structures ◽  
Combined Structure ◽  
Rigid Frames ◽  
Stiffness Characteristics

In this paper, a novel vibration isolator based on a foldable cylinder with a torsional buckling pattern, which is also called Kresling's pattern, is proposed, and the performance of the proposed isolator in terms of preventing structural vibration is numerically evaluated. It is known that foldable cylinders with a torsional buckling pattern provide bistable folding motions under specific conditions. For simplification, a foldable cylinder with a torsional buckling pattern is modeled using horizontal, longitudinal, and diagonal truss elements connected by rotational joints and enforced by rigid frames, which are also called Rahmen, while maintaining the bistability of the structure. Additional linear springs are incorporated into the structure in order to obtain a nonlinear spring with quasi-zero-stiffness characteristics. It is numerically established that: (i) the resonance of the combined structure is effectively suppressed and (ii) the structure decreases the vibration response even at high frequencies when it is used around the equilibrium position at which the spring stiffness is quasi-zero.

Improved Feasible Load Range and Its Effect on the Frequency Response of Origami-Inspired Vibration Isolators With Quasi-Zero-Stiffness Characteristics1

2018 ◽  
Vol 141 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuya Inamoto ◽  
Sachiko Ishida
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Spring Stiffness ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Torsional Buckling ◽  
Load Range ◽  
Nonlinear Characteristics ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Initial Load ◽  
Linear Spring

We describe herein a method for extending the load range of a vibration isolator using a foldable cylinder consisting of a torsional buckling pattern and evaluate the vibration isolating performance through excitation experiments. A previous study determined that the foldable cylinder is bistable and acts as a vibration isolator with nonlinear characteristics in a displacement region, where the spring stiffness is zero. Its spring characteristics and vibration isolating performance were clarified by numerical analysis and excitation experiments. The findings indicated that the vibration in a certain frequency range is reduced where the spring stiffness is zero. However, this vibration isolator has a disadvantage in that it can only support an initial load that transfers to the zero-spring-stiffness region. Therefore, in this research, we improve the position of the linear spring attached to the isolator. As a result, the initial load range is extended by two to four times that of the conventional vibration isolator. Furthermore, the isolating performance is maintained even when the initial load is changed within a given load range.

Design and Experimental Analysis of Origami-Inspired Vibration Isolators With Quasi-Zero-Stiffness Characteristic

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachiko Ishida ◽  
Kohki Suzuki ◽  
Haruo Shimosaka
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Frequency Region ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Spring Stiffness ◽  
Torsional Buckling ◽  
Harmonic Oscillations ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Stiffness Characteristic ◽  
Current Specification ◽  
Isolation Performance

We present a prototype vibration isolator whose design is inspired by origami-based foldable cylinders with torsional buckling patterns. The vibration isolator works as a nonlinear spring that has quasi-zero spring stiffness in a given frequency region, where it does not transmit vibration in theory. We evaluate the performance of the prototype vibration isolator through excitation experiments via the use of harmonic oscillations and seismic-wave simulations of the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean and Kobe earthquakes. The results indicate that the isolator with the current specification is able to suppress the transmission of vibrations with frequencies of over 6 Hz. The functionality and constraints of the isolator are also clarified. It has been known that origami-based foldable cylinders with torsional buckling patterns provide bistable folding motions under given conditions. In a previous study, we proposed a vibration isolator utilizing the bistability characteristics and numerically confirmed the device’s validity as a vibration isolator. Here, we attempt prototyping the isolator with the use of versatile metallic components and experimentally evaluate the isolation performance.

Design and Experimental Analysis of Origami-Inspired Vibration Isolator With Quasi-Zero-Stiffness Characteristic

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sachiko Ishida ◽  
Kohki Suzuki ◽  
Haruo Shimosaka
Keyword(s):  
Pacific Ocean ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Frequency Region ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Spring Stiffness ◽  
Torsional Buckling ◽  
Harmonic Oscillations ◽  
Stiffness Characteristic ◽  
Current Specification ◽  
Isolation Performance

We present a prototype vibration isolator whose design is inspired by origami-based foldable cylinders with torsional buckling patterns. The vibration isolator works as a nonlinear spring that has quasi-zero spring stiffness in a given frequency region, where it does not transmit vibration in theory. We evaluate the performance of the prototype vibration isolator through excitation experiments via the use of harmonic oscillations and seismic-wave simulations of the Tohoku-Pacific Ocean and Kobe earthquakes. The results indicate that the isolator with the current specification is able to suppress the transmission of vibrations with frequencies of over 6 Hz. The functionality and constraints of the isolator are also clarified. It has been known that origami-based foldable cylinders with torsional buckling patterns provide bistable folding motions under given conditions. In a previous study, we proposed a vibration isolator utilizing the bistability characteristics and numerically confirmed the device's validity as a vibration isolator. Here, we attempt prototyping the isolator with the use of versatile metallic components and experimentally evaluate the isolation performance.

scholarly journals A Novel Ring Spring Vibration Isolator for Metro Superstructure

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (18) ◽  
pp. 8422
Author(s):  
Yuhong Ling ◽  
Shan Wu ◽  
Jingxin Gu ◽  
Hongtao Lai
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Common Knowledge ◽  
Displacement Curve ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Spring Stiffness ◽  
Dynamic Simulations ◽  
Theoretical Derivation ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Good Energy ◽  
Compression Springs

Due to the serious impact of metro vibration on people’s lives, it is important to design vibration isolators. In this study, the dynamic characteristics of a thick-walled ring spring are studied first. Through theoretical derivation, a new formula suitable for thick-walled ring springs is proposed. Finite element numerical analysis was performed to study the load–displacement curve and stress of the ring spring and verified the correctness of the formula. According to the studied mechanic characteristics, a novel ring spring isolator is proposed for vibration isolation of the metro superstructure. With the help of a ring spring, the proposed isolator has good energy absorption and self-reset function. The dynamic simulations were conducted in a multi-story building with the ring spring isolator as the isolator to study the vibration performance. It is common knowledge that the vertical natural frequency of the superstructure that is isolated by compression springs is given by the mass of the superstructure and the spring stiffness. In order to obtain vibration attenuation and control the vertical deformation, the spring stiffness needs to be 500–1000 kN/mm. Hence, it is clear that the vibration isolator does reduce the vertical eigenfrequency. By comparing the isolated structure with the non-isolated structure, it is proved that the new isolator can effectively improve a building’s serviceability.

Improved Feasible Load Range and its Effect on the Frequency Response of Origami-Inspired Vibration Isolators With Quasi-Zero-Stiffness Characteristics

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuya Inamoto ◽  
Sachiko Ishida
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Spring Stiffness ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Load Range ◽  
Nonlinear Characteristics ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Initial Load ◽  
Linear Spring ◽  
Stiffness Characteristics

We describe a method for extending the load range of a vibration isolator using a foldable cylinder consisting of a twist buckling pattern (Kresling’s Pattern), and evaluate the vibration isolating performance through excitation experiments. In a previous study, it was determined that the foldable cylinder is bistable and acts as a vibration isolator with nonlinear characteristics in a displacement region where the spring stiffness is zero. Its spring characteristics and vibration isolating performance were clarified by numerical analysis and excitation experiments, and indicated that vibration in a certain frequency range is reduced where the spring stiffness is zero. However, this vibration isolator has a disadvantage in that it can only support an initial load that transfers to the zero-spring-stiffness region. Therefore, in this research, we improve the design variables of the isolator and the position of the linear spring attached to the isolator. As a result, the initial load range is extended by two to three times that of the conventional vibration isolator. Furthermore, the isolating performance is maintained even when the initial load is changed within a given load range.

Vibration Isolator System for Electron Microscope

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 182-183
Author(s):  
K. Ohi ◽  
M. Mizuno ◽  
T. Kasai ◽  
Y. Ohkura ◽  
K. Mizuno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Air Conditioners ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Electron Microscopes

In recent years, with electron microscopes coming into wider use, their installation environments do not necessarily give their performance full play. Their environmental conditions include air-conditioners, magnetic fields, and vibrations. We report a jointly developed entirely new vibration isolator which is effective against the vibrations transmitted from the floor.Conventionally, large-sized vibration isolators which need the digging of a pit have been used. These vibration isolators, however, are large present problems of installation and maintenance because of their large-size.Thus, we intended to make a vibration isolator which1) eliminates the need for changing the installation room2) eliminates the need of maintenance and3) are compact in size and easily installable.

On the Effects of Mistuning a Force-Excited System Containing a Quasi-Zero-Stiffness Vibration Isolator

2015 ◽  
Vol 137 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Abolfathi ◽  
M. J. Brennan ◽  
T. P. Waters ◽  
B. Tang
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Linear Vibration ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Zero Dynamic ◽  
Low Frequency Vibration ◽  
Excited System ◽  
Better Than

Nonlinear isolators with high-static-low-dynamic-stiffness have received considerable attention in the recent literature due to their performance benefits compared to linear vibration isolators. A quasi-zero-stiffness (QZS) isolator is a particular case of this type of isolator, which has a zero dynamic stiffness at the static equilibrium position. These types of isolators can be used to achieve very low frequency vibration isolation, but a drawback is that they have purely hardening stiffness behavior. If something occurs to destroy the symmetry of the system, for example, by an additional static load being applied to the isolator during operation, or by the incorrect mass being suspended on the isolator, then the isolator behavior will change dramatically. The question is whether this will be detrimental to the performance of the isolator and this is addressed in this paper. The analysis in this paper shows that although the asymmetry will degrade the performance of the isolator compared to the perfectly tuned case, it will still perform better than the corresponding linear isolator provided that the amplitude of excitation is not too large.

Shock isolation characteristics of a bistable vibration isolator with tunable magnetic controlled stiffness

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Bo Yan ◽  
Peng Ling ◽  
Yanlin Zhou ◽  
Chuan-yu Wu ◽  
Wen-Ming Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Damping Ratio ◽  
Excitation Amplitude ◽  
Relative Displacement ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Maximum Acceleration ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Displacement Ratio ◽  
Shock Isolation ◽  
Maximum Relative Displacement ◽  
Isolation Performance

Abstract This paper investigates the shock isolation characteristics of an electromagnetic bistable vibration isolator (BVI) with tunable magnetic controlled stiffness. The theoretical model of the BVI is established. The maximum acceleration ratio (MAR), maximum absolute displacement ratio (MADR) and maximum relative displacement ratio (MRDR) are introduced to evaluate the shock isolation performance of the BVI. The kinetic and potential energy are observed to further explore the performance of the BVI. The effects of the potential barrier, shape of potential well, damping ratio on the BVI are discussed compared to the linear vibration isolators (LVI). The results demonstrate that the intrawell oscillations and snap-through oscillations are determined by the excitation amplitude and duration time of main pulse. MADR and MRDR of the BVI are smaller than those of the LVI. The maximum acceleration peak amplitude of the BVI is far below that of the LVI, especially when the snap-through oscillation occurs. In brief, the proposed BVI has a better shock isolation performance than the LVI and has the potential to suppress the shock of space structures during the launch and on-orbit deploying process.

Recent Study on the Passive and Active Vibration Isolators

2014 ◽  
Vol 494-495 ◽  
pp. 491-496
Author(s):  
Hua Ping Mei ◽  
Hao Yue Tian ◽  
Shuan Huang
Keyword(s):  
Vibration Isolation ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
Magnetic Suspension ◽  
High Frequency Oscillation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Vibration Isolator ◽  
Vibration Isolators ◽  
Active Vibration

The vibration isolators have witnessed significant developments due to pressing demands for high resolution metrology and manufacturing, optical, physical and chemical experiments. In the view of these requirements, the engineers and physicists have exploited different types of vibration isolators. This paper firstly presents the recent developments on the passive vibration isolators. It finds that the passive vibration isolators can constrain the high frequency oscillation. The active control is the efficient method to cancel the low frequency vibration. Then, the paper is concerned with the recent advances on the active vibration isolator. The appropriate actuator, sensor and advanced control method are the key component of the active vibration isolator to enhance their vibration isolation properties. Finally, the author proposes that the magnetic suspension vibration isolator is a future research direction in the field of the vibration isolation.

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