Solenoid actuator-based novel type of micropump

Shuxiang Guo*, Jian Wang, Qinxue Pan, Jian Guo

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Abstract

In the medical field and in biotechnology, a new type of micropump that can supply micro liquid flow has urgently been demanded. It is our purpose to develop a novel type of micropump that has the characteristics of flexibility, driven by a low voltage, good response and safety in body. In this paper, we propose a new prototype model of a micropump using solenoid actuator as the servo actuator. This paper describes the new structure and the motion mechanism of a micropump using a solenoid actuator and discusses the possibility of the micropump. This micropump consists of two one-way valves, a pump chamber made of elastic tube, and a casing. The overall size of this micropump prototype is 18mm in diameter and 54mm in length. Characteristic of the micropump is measured. The experimental results indicate that the micropump has the satisfactory responses, and the proposed micropump is able to make a micro flow and is suitable for the use in medical applications and in biotechnology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO 2006
Pages1281-1286
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO 2006 - Kunming, China
Duration: 17 Dec 200620 Dec 2006

Publication series

Name2006 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO 2006

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, ROBIO 2006
Country/TerritoryChina
CityKunming
Period17/12/0620/12/06

Keywords

  • Medical applications
  • Micro flow
  • Micropump
  • Solenoid actuator

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