Optimal vibratory stick-slip transport

Paul Umbanhowar*, Kevin M. Lynch

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We describe a vibratory part transport mechanism that utilizes both static and dynamic friction to linearly transport parts in a horizontal direction. We derive a horizontal driving profile for the feeder surface that maximizes the steady-state velocity of parts on the surface subject to acceleration limits on the surface. Experiments verify the predicted transport behavior. We then derive the optimal feeding motion for a surface that can move in both the horizontal and vertical directions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number4475521
Pages (from-to)537-544
Number of pages8
JournalIEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering
Volume5
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2008

Keywords

  • Friction
  • Vibratory parts feeding

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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