Analytical modelling of the multiceli piezoelectric motor based on three resonance actuators

This paper presents analytical model of the multiceli piezoelectric motor. The results, obtained in the field of piezoelectric motors, have pointed out that these motors have potentially high possibilities in the future of special applications. The studied multicell piezoelectric motor have a stator using three rotating mode actuators. A theoretical analysis of operating principle of the rotating mode motor has been described. Additionally the stator/rotor friction contact has been considered. Using the analytical model some electromechanical characteristics of the considered multicell piezoelectric motor have been computed. Finally, computed and measured characteristics have been compared.