| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4924209 | Journal of Sound and Vibration | 2017 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
A novel experimental energy harvester is investigated for its energy harvesting capability by frequency up-conversion using snap-through structures. In particular, a single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) experimental energy harvester model is built using a snap-through nonlinear element. The snap-through dynamics is facilitated by the experimental setup of a twinkling energy generator (TEG) consisting of linear springs and attracting cylindrical bar magnets. A cylindrical coil of enamel-coated magnet wire is used as the energy generator. The governing equations are formulated mathematically and solved numerically for a direct comparison with the experimental results. The experimental TEG and the numerical simulation results show 25-fold frequency up-conversion and the power harvesting capacity of the SDOF TEG.
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Authors
Smruti R. Panigrahi, Brian P. Bernard, Brian F. Feeny, Brian P. Mann, Alejandro R. Diaz,