A Rotary Piezoelectric Electromagnetic Hybrid Energy Harvester

To collect the energy generated by rotational motion in the natural environment, a piezoelectric electromagnetic hybrid energy harvester (HEH) based on a planetary gear system is proposed. The harvester combines piezoelectric and electromagnetic effects and is mainly used for collecting low-frequenc...

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Main Authors: Zhiyang Yao, Chong Li
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/7/807
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description To collect the energy generated by rotational motion in the natural environment, a piezoelectric electromagnetic hybrid energy harvester (HEH) based on a planetary gear system is proposed. The harvester combines piezoelectric and electromagnetic effects and is mainly used for collecting low-frequency rotational energy. The HEH has a compact structure and contains four sets of piezoelectric energy harvesters (PEHs) and electromagnetic energy harvesters (EMHs) inside. The working principle of the energy harvester is analyzed, its theoretical model is established, and a simulation analysis is conducted. To verify the effectiveness of the design, an experimental device is constructed. The results indicate that the HEH can generate an average output power of 250 mW under eight magnets and an external excitation frequency of 7 Hz. In actual power supply testing, the HEH can light up 60 LEDs and provide stable power supply for the temperature–humidity meter.
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spelling doaj-art-430de2bc6d1e45df83b6751ca80512f72025-08-20T02:47:07ZengMDPI AGMicromachines2072-666X2025-07-0116780710.3390/mi16070807A Rotary Piezoelectric Electromagnetic Hybrid Energy HarvesterZhiyang Yao0Chong Li1School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, ChinaSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212100, ChinaTo collect the energy generated by rotational motion in the natural environment, a piezoelectric electromagnetic hybrid energy harvester (HEH) based on a planetary gear system is proposed. The harvester combines piezoelectric and electromagnetic effects and is mainly used for collecting low-frequency rotational energy. The HEH has a compact structure and contains four sets of piezoelectric energy harvesters (PEHs) and electromagnetic energy harvesters (EMHs) inside. The working principle of the energy harvester is analyzed, its theoretical model is established, and a simulation analysis is conducted. To verify the effectiveness of the design, an experimental device is constructed. The results indicate that the HEH can generate an average output power of 250 mW under eight magnets and an external excitation frequency of 7 Hz. In actual power supply testing, the HEH can light up 60 LEDs and provide stable power supply for the temperature–humidity meter.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/7/807energy harvesterrotary motionoutput powerplanetary gear
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energy harvester
rotary motion
output power
planetary gear
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rotary motion
output power
planetary gear
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