Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University ›› 2012, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (06): 972-976.

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Development and Application of Micro-gripper Integrating Tri-axial Force Sensor

 YU  Qi-Kai-1, 2 , YOU  You-Peng-1, HAN  Jiang-Yi-3   

  1. (1. Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Precision and MicroManufacturing Technology,Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics,Nanjing 210016,China;2. Mechanical Department,Nanjing College of Chemical Technology,Nanjing 210048,China;3. School of Automotive and Traffic Engineering,Jiangsu University,Zhenjiang 212013,Jiangsu, China)
  • Received:2011-08-01 Online:2012-06-28 Published:2012-06-28

Abstract: A novel micro-gripper integrating tri-axial force sensor was introduced, and the clamping motion was realized through piezoelectric ceramic stack actuation and flexible-hinge enlargement. Its elastomeric body is two L structures. The L structure was optimized and simulated with suffering force. The strain gauge was sticked at L structure sensitive position to measure tri-axial force. The experiment verified the  micro-gripper’s rationality and practicability.

Key words: tri-axial micro-force sensor, micro-gripper, piezoelectric actuator, finite element analysis

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