iPumP - diaphragm pump

Goal

A freely adjustable vibratory feeder that can feed various granules in extremely fine doses using actuators made of dielectric polymers, the DE actuators.

Outlook

In productions where the material changes frequently, the DE actuator-based conveying system for granules and conveyed goods is very scalable. Since there are no set-up costs during changeover, the higher manufacturing costs are quickly amortized. The system shows its enormous strengths in speed, wide frequency band and low power consumption compared to electromagnetic vibrators. DE diaphragms and actuators can be operated up to the kHz range. There are no limits to the imagination.

Result

- Vibratory conveyor with DE drive.
- Freely adjustable in its frequency from 1-1000Hz.
- The size of the drive is very small compared to the standard vibrating magnets on the market

Areas of application

Loudspeaker, haptic display, feedback button, vibrating toy, acoustic surfaces

Inventor

Tobias Williams