<p>This paper focuses on the design and analysis of an electromagnetic low-frequency energy harvesting system that uses both lever-type and quasi-zero-stiffness (QZS) mechanisms. By utilizing the kinematic multiplication effect of the lever mechanism, the relative motion of the electromagnetic power generation mechanism is amplified, significantly improving the energy harvesting performance of the system. The QZS mechanism is employed to provide ultra-low dynamic stiffness, which results in a significant reduction in the natural frequency. Hence, this reduction in natural frequency, combined with increased vibration amplitude, enables the system to effectively adapt to low-frequency, small-amplitude excitation environments. After examining the system analytically, numerical simulations are conducted to evaluate both mechanical and electrical responses. Finally, the design is manufactured and tested. The tests validate the analytical and numerical calculations. The results demonstrate that, compared to conventional linear harvesters, the proposed QZS lever-type low-frequency electromagnetic energy harvester (LT-LF EEH) exhibits superior energy capture efficiency under low-frequency, small-amplitude vibrational excitation, highlighting its potential for practical applications in natural environments.</p>

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An integrated lever-QZS system for enhanced ultra-low-frequency electromagnetic energy harvesting

  • Xiaozhe Chen,
  • Mutian Ban,
  • Yongjun Zhu,
  • Vladislav Sorokin

摘要

This paper focuses on the design and analysis of an electromagnetic low-frequency energy harvesting system that uses both lever-type and quasi-zero-stiffness (QZS) mechanisms. By utilizing the kinematic multiplication effect of the lever mechanism, the relative motion of the electromagnetic power generation mechanism is amplified, significantly improving the energy harvesting performance of the system. The QZS mechanism is employed to provide ultra-low dynamic stiffness, which results in a significant reduction in the natural frequency. Hence, this reduction in natural frequency, combined with increased vibration amplitude, enables the system to effectively adapt to low-frequency, small-amplitude excitation environments. After examining the system analytically, numerical simulations are conducted to evaluate both mechanical and electrical responses. Finally, the design is manufactured and tested. The tests validate the analytical and numerical calculations. The results demonstrate that, compared to conventional linear harvesters, the proposed QZS lever-type low-frequency electromagnetic energy harvester (LT-LF EEH) exhibits superior energy capture efficiency under low-frequency, small-amplitude vibrational excitation, highlighting its potential for practical applications in natural environments.