Abstract :
Linear electric actuators and generators (LEAGs) are electromagnetic devices which develop directly short-travel progressive (or oscillatory) linear motion. Machine tool sliding tables, pen recorders and free piston power machines are typical industrial applications for LEAGs. Their recent revival in applications in compressors, pumps, electromagnetic valve actuators, active shock absorbers, vibrators, etc. Prompts this review, which presents main LEAGs configurations, their principles of operations, comparative performance evaluation, motion control and existing as well as potential applications
Keywords :
electric actuators; electric generators; linear machines; linear motors; rotors; stators; active shock absorbers; compressors; electromagnetic devices; electromagnetic valve actuators; free piston power machines; linear electric actuators; linear electric generators; machine tool sliding tables; motion control; pen recorders; performance evaluation; potential applications; pumps; short-travel oscillatory linear motion; short-travel progressive linear motion; vibrators; Compressors; Electromagnetic devices; Hydraulic actuators; Machine tools; Motion control; Pistons; Potential well; Pumps; Shock absorbers; Valves;
