Actuation development and evaluation for INSTAR: inertially stabilized rifle

Diann E. Brei; James Vendlinski; Mary I. Frecker; Smita Bharti

doi:10.1117/12.483458

5 August 2003 Actuation development and evaluation for INSTAR: inertially stabilized rifle

Diann E. Brei, James Vendlinski, Mary I. Frecker, Smita Bharti

Proceedings Volume 5056, Smart Structures and Materials 2003: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483458
Event: Smart Structures and Materials, 2003, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

In the use of piezoelectric actuators, it is a clear choice to use stack (or d₃₃ mode) architectures when very high force is required or benders (or d₃₁ mode) architectures when very high displacements are needed. However, the choice isn't as clear for applications that need simultaneously a moderate force and displacement. This paper presents one such application, INSTAR that is posed with this dilemma. INSTAR is a novel rifle system that has an inertially stabilized barrel via an active suspension based on piezoelectric actuation. While the frequency required for this application was low (~10Hz), the displacement (± 200 to 400 microns) and the force (22-45 N) are moderate. Two very different actuation approaches were developed, modeled, fabricated and experimentally validated within the INSTAR demonstration platform: 1) a d₃₁ approach based on the Recurve architecture with focus on generating higher forces than is common for d₃₁ actuators and 2) a d₃₃ approach based upon a compliant mechanism designed using topology optimization with focus on providing more amplified strain than is common for d₃₃ actuators. Both approaches were successful in meeting the INSTAR requirements, but each had its on advantages and disadvantages.

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Diann E. Brei, James Vendlinski, Mary I. Frecker, and Smita Bharti "Actuation development and evaluation for INSTAR: inertially stabilized rifle", Proc. SPIE 5056, Smart Structures and Materials 2003: Smart Structures and Integrated Systems, (5 August 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483458

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