Frequency up-converted low frequency vibration energy harvester using trampoline effect

S. Ju, S. H. Chae, Y. Choi, S. Jun, S. M. Park, S. Lee, H. W. Lee, C. H. Ji

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Abstract

This paper presents a non-resonant vibration energy harvester based on magnetoelectric transduction mechanism and mechanical frequency up-conversion using trampoline effect. The harvester utilizes a freely movable spherical permanent magnet which bounces off the aluminum springs integrated at both ends of the cavity, achieving frequency up-conversion from low frequency input vibration. Moreover, bonding method of magnetoelectric laminate composite has been optimized to provide higher strain to piezoelectric material and thus obtain a higher output voltage. A proof-of-concept energy harvesting device has been fabricated and tested. Maximum open-circuit voltage of 11.2V has been obtained and output power of 0.57μW has been achieved for a 50kΩ load, when the fabricated energy harvester was hand-shaken.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012089
JournalJournal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume476
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event13th International Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications, PowerMEMS 2013 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 3 Dec 20136 Dec 2013

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