Quasi-zero stiffness(QZS)isolators have received considerable attention over the past years due to their outstanding vibration isolation performance in low-frequency bands.However,traditional mechanisms for achieving ...Quasi-zero stiffness(QZS)isolators have received considerable attention over the past years due to their outstanding vibration isolation performance in low-frequency bands.However,traditional mechanisms for achieving QZS suffer from low stiffness regions and significant nonlinear restoring forces with hardening characteristics,often struggling to withstand excitations with high amplitude.This paper presents a novel QZS vibration isolator that utilizes a more compact spring-rod mechanism(SRM)to provide primary negative stiffness.The nonlinearity of SRM is adjustable via altering the raceway of its spring-rod end,along with the compensatory force provided by the cam-roller mechanism so as to avoid complex nonlinear behaviors.The absolute zero stiffness can be achieved by a well-designed raceway curve with a concise mathematical expression.The nonlinear stiffness with softening properties can also be achieved by parameter adjustment.The study begins with the forcedisplacement relationship of the integrated mechanism first,followed by the design theory of the cam profile.The dynamic response and absolute displacement transmissibility of the isolation system are obtained based on the harmonic balance method.The experimental results show that the proposed vibration isolator maintains relatively low-dynamic stiffness even under non-ideal conditions,and exhibits enhanced vibration isolation performance compared to the corresponding linear isolator.展开更多
This paper elaborates a nonlinear fluidic low frequency vibration isolator designed with the characteristics of quasi-zero stiffness(QZS).The existing model of QZS vibration isolator enhances amplitude of vibration an...This paper elaborates a nonlinear fluidic low frequency vibration isolator designed with the characteristics of quasi-zero stiffness(QZS).The existing model of QZS vibration isolator enhances amplitude of vibration and attenuating vibration frequencies.This concern with displacement plays a vital role in the performance and instability of oblique spring setup reduces the isolator performance in horizontal non-nominal loads,in this accordance;this paper associates double acting hydraulic cylinder(fluidic actuators in short)in oblique and helical coil spring.An approximate expression of unique analytical relationship between the stiffness of vertical spring and bulk modulus of the fluid is derived for Quasi–Zero Stiffness Non-Linear Vibration Isolator with Fluidic Actuators(NLVIFA in short)system and the force transmissibility is formulated and damping ratio are discussed for characteristic analysis.Modal analysis carried out and compared with analytical results and an experimental prototype is developed and investigated.The performance of the NLVIFA reduces the external embarrassment more at low frequencies and the series of experimental studies showing that the soft nonlinearity causes limitation in the resonant frequency thereupon the isolation will be enhanced and NLVIFA greatly outperform some other type of nonlinear isolators.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11732006)the“Qinglan Project”of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
文摘Quasi-zero stiffness(QZS)isolators have received considerable attention over the past years due to their outstanding vibration isolation performance in low-frequency bands.However,traditional mechanisms for achieving QZS suffer from low stiffness regions and significant nonlinear restoring forces with hardening characteristics,often struggling to withstand excitations with high amplitude.This paper presents a novel QZS vibration isolator that utilizes a more compact spring-rod mechanism(SRM)to provide primary negative stiffness.The nonlinearity of SRM is adjustable via altering the raceway of its spring-rod end,along with the compensatory force provided by the cam-roller mechanism so as to avoid complex nonlinear behaviors.The absolute zero stiffness can be achieved by a well-designed raceway curve with a concise mathematical expression.The nonlinear stiffness with softening properties can also be achieved by parameter adjustment.The study begins with the forcedisplacement relationship of the integrated mechanism first,followed by the design theory of the cam profile.The dynamic response and absolute displacement transmissibility of the isolation system are obtained based on the harmonic balance method.The experimental results show that the proposed vibration isolator maintains relatively low-dynamic stiffness even under non-ideal conditions,and exhibits enhanced vibration isolation performance compared to the corresponding linear isolator.
文摘This paper elaborates a nonlinear fluidic low frequency vibration isolator designed with the characteristics of quasi-zero stiffness(QZS).The existing model of QZS vibration isolator enhances amplitude of vibration and attenuating vibration frequencies.This concern with displacement plays a vital role in the performance and instability of oblique spring setup reduces the isolator performance in horizontal non-nominal loads,in this accordance;this paper associates double acting hydraulic cylinder(fluidic actuators in short)in oblique and helical coil spring.An approximate expression of unique analytical relationship between the stiffness of vertical spring and bulk modulus of the fluid is derived for Quasi–Zero Stiffness Non-Linear Vibration Isolator with Fluidic Actuators(NLVIFA in short)system and the force transmissibility is formulated and damping ratio are discussed for characteristic analysis.Modal analysis carried out and compared with analytical results and an experimental prototype is developed and investigated.The performance of the NLVIFA reduces the external embarrassment more at low frequencies and the series of experimental studies showing that the soft nonlinearity causes limitation in the resonant frequency thereupon the isolation will be enhanced and NLVIFA greatly outperform some other type of nonlinear isolators.
