Characteristic matching between stator and rotor in standing-wave-type ultrasonic motors

This work discusses kinematical and dynamic matching between stator and rotor in standing-wave-type ultrasonic motors. A remarkable feature of standing-wave-type ultrasonic motors is that the stator intermittently contacts the rotor. The dynamic responses of the rotor in rotary direction and in pre-pressure direction influence the performances of the motor. The responses in the two directions have been investigated independently, because the two degrees of freedom are orthogonal in physics. To enhance drive force, rotation velocity and to reduce noise, the contact not only must be short enough but also must occur in the largest velocity area of the stator in the rotary direction of the rotor. The discussions presented in this paper can be used for guiding in the design of standing-wave-type ultrasonic motors.