Title :
In-pipe bristled micromachine
Author :
Gmiterko, Alexander ; Dovica, Miroslav ; Kelemen, Michal ; Fedák, Viliam ; Mlýnková, Zora
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Mech. Eng., Tech. Univ. of Kosice, Slovakia
Abstract :
This paper deals with in-pipe micromachine, which moves in pipes with inner diameter under 25 mm. The micromachine locomotion principle is based directional friction force between bristle tip and pipe wall. At first we have theoretically analysed the locomotion principle. The next part consist of analysis of bristle tip connection with inner pipe wall. Finally, the analysis is supported with experiments.
Keywords :
micromechanical devices; piezoelectric actuators; small electric machines; bristle tip; directional friction force; in-pipe bristled micromachine; micromachine locomotion; piezoactuator; pipe wall; Actuators; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Control systems; Foot; Forward contracts; Friction; Mechatronics; Shape; Springs; Voltage control;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Motion Control, 2002. 7th International Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7479-7
DOI :
10.1109/AMC.2002.1026989
