Broadband rotational energy harvesting using bistable mechanism and frequency up-conversion

Hailing Fu*, Eric M. Yeatman

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Abstract

This paper presents the electromechanical dynamics of a broadband rotational piezoelectric energy harvester using bi-stability and frequency up-conversion. Bi-stability is achieved by the repulsive force between the tip magnet on a piezoelectric cantilever and a fixed magnet above the tip magnet. Frequency up-conversion is realized by the plucking force generated between the tip magnet and a rotating driving magnet below the tip magnet. A numerical model based on the distributed-parameter model was built in Matlab/Simulink. The power extraction capability of different modes of oscillation was analyzed theoretically. The keys to maintain harvester operation in high energy orbit (inter-well vibration) were investigated. The rotational piezoelectric energy harvester was implemented experimentally, showing a significant improvement in output power over a wide bandwidth compared to a harvester without bi-stability.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 30th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages853-856
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509050789
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 23 Feb 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 22 Jan 201726 Jan 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period22/01/1726/01/17

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