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Title: Nonlinear Dynamics of a Two Members Angle-Shaped Energy Harvester
In this article we propose a theoretical investigation of the nonlinear dynamical response of a class of planar resonators dubbed the V-Shaped resonator. The resonators are intended for energy harvesting purpose and are designed to exhibit two-to-one internal resonance. In particular, we navigate the design space for the generalized V-shaped resonator to investigate the influence of shape parameters on the performance of the Vibration Energy Harvester. Notably, we introduce two metrics that help elucidating the role of the shape parameter in dictating the behavior of the system in terms of peak voltage and operational bandwidth width. For simplicity, we consider that the system is subjected to harmonic excitations near its primary resonances.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2145803
PAR ID:
10415145
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Journal Name:
ASME 2022 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems
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Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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