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Structural Design and Modeling Analysis of an Active Magnetic Levitation Vibration Isolation System

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper addresses the stringent requirements of high-precision equipment for broadband, contactless active vibration isolation by tackling three key research gaps: the lack of an integrated design deeply coupling vertical and lateral subsystems, the absence of explicit characterization of the base-to-load vibration transmission chain in dynamic models, and the disconnect between theory and application due to spatial sensor–actuator mismatch. To bridge these gaps, a novel five-degree-of-freedom active magnetic levitation vibration isolation system is proposed. Its core contributions are threefold. First, an electromagnetic-structure co-design method based on the equal magnetic reluctance principle is introduced, enabling a globally optimized, integrated actuator layout that maximizes force density within spatial constraints. Second, a dynamic model incorporating explicit base kinematic excitation is established, clearly revealing the complete physical mechanism of vibration transmission through the suspension gap and providing an accurate foundation for model-based control. Third, a coordinate reconstruction control model is constructed, which transforms the ideal center-of-mass-based dynamics into a design model using only measurable gap signals via systematic coordinate transformations, thereby fundamentally eliminating control deviations from physical spatial mismatch. This work provides a comprehensive theoretical framework and solution for next-generation high-performance active vibration isolation platforms, encompassing integrated design, precise modeling, and engineering implementation.

Source: Actuators

DOI: 10.3390/act15020120

Authors: Chunhui Dai, Cuicui Huang, Xinyu Liu, Xiaolong Li

Institution: National University of Defense Technology

Language: English

Topic: Magnetic Bearings and Levitation Dynamics

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896