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Fabrication and Characteristic Analysis of a Flexible Tactile Sensor Using PVDF (PVDF를 이용한 유연 촉각센서의 제작 및 특성해석)

  • 윤명종;권대규;유기호;이성철
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2000.10a
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    • pp.390-390
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    • 2000
  • This research is the development of a skin-type tactile sensor for service robot using PVDF film for the detection of the contact state. The Prototype of the tactile sensor which has 8$\times$8 taxels was fabricated using PVDF film In the fabrication procedure of the sensor, the electrode patterns and common electrode of the thin conductive tape were attached to the both side of the 28 micro meter thickness PVDF film using conductive adhesive. The sensor was covered with polyester film for insulation and attached to the rubber base for making stable structure. The signals of a contact pressure to the tactile sensor were sensed and processed in the DSP system in which the signals were digitized and filtered. Finally, the signals were integrated for taking the force profile. The processed signals of the output of the sensor were visualized in PC, the shape and force distribution of the contact object were obtained. The reasonable performance for the detection of contact state was verified through the experiment.

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Non-uniform Distribution of Magnetic Fluid in Multistage Magnetic Fluid Seals

  • Zhongzhong, Wang;Decai, Li;Jing, Zhou
    • Journal of Magnetics
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.299-305
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    • 2017
  • Magnetic fluid, a new type of magnetic material, is a colloidal liquid constituted of nano-scale ferromagnetic particles suspended in carrier fluid. Magnetic fluid sealing is one of the most successful applications of magnetic fluid. As a new type of seal offering the advantages of no leakage, long life and high reliability, the magnetic fluid seal has been widely utilized under vacuum- and low-pressure-differential conditions. In practical applications, for improved pressure capacity, a multistage sealing structure is always used. However, in engineering applications, a uniform distribution of magnetic fluid under each tooth often cannot be achieved, which problem weakens the overall pressure capacity of the seals. In order to improve the pressure capacity of magnetic fluid seals and broaden their applications, the present study theoretically and experimentally analyzed the degree of non-uniform distribution of multistage magnetic fluid seals. A mathematical model reflecting the relationship between the pressure capacity and the distribution of magnetic fluid under a single tooth was constructed, and a formula showing the relationship between the volume of magnetic fluid and its contact width with the shaft was derived. Furthermore, the relationship of magnetic fluid volume to capacity was analyzed. Thereby, the causes of non-uniform distribution could be verified: injection of magnetic fluid; the assembly of magnetic fluid seals; the change of magnetic fluid silhouette under pressure loading; the magnetic fluid sealing mechanism of pressure transmission, and seal failure. In consideration of these causes, methods to improve the pressure capacity of magnetic fluid seals was devised (and is herein proposed).

A Study on Structural Safety of the Boom Hoisting Cylinder of a Coal Handling Machine (석탄하역기 붐 호이스팅 실린더의 구조 안전성에 관한 연구)

  • Choi, Yong Hoon;Kwak, Hyo Seo;Kim, Chul
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.39 no.12
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    • pp.1265-1273
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    • 2015
  • A coal handling machine is a type of equipment used for loading coal, the main material in a steam power plant, along a conveyer belt from a ship, and is placed after the driving chain bucket. However, studies on the boom hoisting cylinder, which is a hydraulic system used to control the angle of the boom based on loading location, indicate that domestic models are insufficient, and are thereby often substituted with a foreign product. In this study, a technique for analyzing the contact pressure in a thick-walled cylinder was established by comparing the contact pressure, which is calculated theoretically based on the results obtained from FEM simulation, and by checking whether the working oil is leaking from the boom hoisting cylinder using a v-seal. In addition, the driving motion was simulated according to the strokes of the cylinder, and the structural stability was verified under the maximum output conditions.

Sealing analysis of sealing rings with respect to rubber material properties for high pressure valve of FCEV (FCEV용 고압 밸브 실링부의 고무재질에 따른 기밀해석)

  • Park, G.Y.;Yang, K.J.;Ro, E.D.;Park, J.S.;Chon, M.S.;Lee, H.W.
    • Journal of Institute of Convergence Technology
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.13-16
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    • 2017
  • The design of sealing mechanisms of a manual pressure valve was analyzed with FE analysis for a hydrogen fuels charge and discharge system of FCEV. The damage prediction of the O-ring with respect to the material models of rubbers was calculated by the gap analysis of the backup ring and O-ring according to the internal pressure. Two kinds of the rubber material characteristic models were adopted to the O-ring. One was the linear elastic and the other was hyperelastic of Ogden $3^{rd}$ order model. The experimental data of urethane of Shore hardness 90 was utilized to the curve fitting of hyperelastic properties. It was found that the contact pattern of the backup ring was different in two models and the sealing mechanism was better in the case of the hyperelastic characteristic model.

Effect of non-thermal atmospheric pressure nitrogen and air plasma on the surface properties and the disinfection of denture base resin (상온대기압 질소 및 공기 플라즈마가 의치상용 레진의 표면 특성과 살균효과에 미치는 영향)

  • Seo, Hye-Yeon;Yoo, Eun-Mi;Choi, Yu-Ri;Kim, Soo-Hwa;Kim, Kwang-Mahn;Kim, Kyoung-Nam
    • Journal of Korean society of Dental Hygiene
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    • v.14 no.5
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    • pp.783-788
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    • 2014
  • Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma jet(NTAPPJ) on surface properties and Streptococcus mutans disinfection of denture base resin. Methods : Self-cured denture base resin (Jet denture repair resin, Lang dental Mfg, co., USA) was used to make specimen($12mm{\times}2mm$). To observe surface change before and after plasma process, surface roughness and contact angle were measured. For sterilization experiments, the surfaces of specimens were treated with nitrogen and air NTAPPJ for 1 minute after S. mutans was inoculated on the material surfaces. Results : Before plasma process, surface roughness of denture base resin was $0.21{\mu}m{\pm}0.02{\mu}m$. After air and nitrogen NTAPPJ process, surface roughness was $0.19{\mu}m{\pm}0.03{\mu}m$ and $0.18{\mu}m{\pm}0.01{\mu}m$ respectively. There was no significant difference(p>0.05). Contact angle of control group without plasma process was $83.81^{\circ}{\pm}3.14^{\circ}$, while after plasma treatment, contact angles of air NTAPPJ and nitrogen NTAPPJ groups were $63.29^{\circ}{\pm}2.27^{\circ}$ and $46.68^{\circ}{\pm}5.82^{\circ}$ respectively. The result showed a significant decrease in contact angle after plasma process(p<0.05). Compared to the control group 6020.33(CFU/mL) without plasma process, CFU decreased significantly after air NTAPPJ 90.75(CFU/mL) and nitrogen NTAPPJ 80.25(CFU/mL) treatment(p<0.05). Conclusions : It was considered that NTAPPJ can be used for denture disinfection without changing surface properties of materials.

Design Effect of Sealing Characteristics of Non-Contact Type Seal for High Speed Spindle (형상설계에 관한 고속주축용 비접촉 시일의 밀봉특성 연구)

  • 나병철;전경진;한동철
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 1996.11a
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    • pp.610-614
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    • 1996
  • Sealing of lubricat-air mixture in the high performance machining conte is one of most the important characteristics to carry out enhanced lubrication. High speed spindle requires non-contact type of sealing mechanism. Evaluating an optimum seal design to minimize leakage is concerned in the aspect of flow control. Effect of geometry and leakage path are evaluated according to variation of sealing geometry, Velocity, pressure, turbulence intensity of profile is calculated to fina more efficient geometry and variables. This offers a methodological way of enhancement seal design for high speed spindle. The working fluid is regarded as two phases that are mixed flow of oil phase and air phase. It is more reasonable to simulate an oil jet or oil mist type high speed spindle lubrication. Turbulence and compressible flow model are used to evaluate a flow characteristic, This paper arranges a geometry of mostly used non-contact type seal and analyzes leakage characteristics to minimize a leakage on the same sealing area.

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Effects of through the intercom during MRI Scans on Patient Anxiety and Intentional Contact (MRI 검사 시 방송을 통한 의도적 접촉이 환자 불안에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Sang-Jin
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.13 no.1
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    • pp.294-299
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    • 2013
  • This study has investigated the effect of intentional contact through the intercom during MRI scans on the decrease of anxiety in patients. The results obtained through the test group and control group are as follows. 1. The homogeneity of the anxiety score before the scan between the two groups was not acknowledged, hence a significant result could not be deduced. 2. Intentional contact through the intercom displayed decreasing results rational discomfort (t=-2.214, p=.031). 3. Intentional contact through the intercom displayed decreasing results of (t=-3.722, p=.000), and fear (t=-2.74, p=.009). 4. Intentional contact through the intercom displayed decreasing results of heart rate (t=-4.180, p=.000). In conclusion, the attempt to perform MRI scans with intentional contact through the intercom did not display significant effect on the blood pressure of the subject after the scan, however, displayed a decrease in objective and rational discomfort, as well as the heart rate, another vital sign. Accordingly, it is judged that intentional contact through the intercom can be used as an effective substitutive treatment method in patient care and test, as it relieves psychological tension in the patient and allows the patient to feel stability.

Development of the foot track system for the evaluation of foot plantar surface pressure distribution (족저 압력분포 평가를 위한 Foot Track System의 개발)

  • 이기훈;정민근;김태복
    • Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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    • v.11 no.2
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    • pp.23-33
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    • 1992
  • The distribution of the pressure between the sole of a feet and a supporting surface can reveal the information about the structure and fonction of the foot and the posural control of the whole body. In particular, the measurement of the vertical contact forces between the plantar surface of the foot and the shoe insole is of great importance to reveal the loading distributio patterns incurred from a particular shoe midsole design. In order to investigate the plantar surface pressure distribution, an insole-type sensor with a piezoelectric material is developed and tested. The present paper describes a new method to completely reduce both the shear force and pyroelectric effects that are normally caused from piezoelectric materials.

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A study on Geometry of Labyrinth Seal for High Speed Machining Center (고속주축용 라비린스 시일의 형상설계에 관한 연구)

  • 나병철;전경진;한동철
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.56-62
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    • 1997
  • Sealing an oil-air mixture plays important roles to have an enhanced lubrication for high speed spindle. High speed spindles require non-contact type sealing mechanism. In this study, an optimum seal design to minimize leakage is concerned in the aspect of flow control. This paper categorizes geometries of mostly used non-contact type seals and analyzes each leakage characteristics to minimize a leakage on sealing area. Effect of minimum clearance and its position are considered according to variation of detail geometry. The estimation of non-leaking property is determined by amount of pressure drop in the leakage path assuming constant leakage flow. To simulate an oil jet or oil mist type high speed spindle lubrication, the working fluid is regarded as two phases that are mixed flow of oil phase and air phase. Both of the turbulence and the compressible flow model were introduced in CFD(Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis. Design parameters has been induced to minimize leakage in limited space, and a methodological study on geometrical optimization has been conducted.

Over 8% efficient nanocrystal-derived Cu2ZnSnSe4 solar cells with molybdenum nitride barrier films in back contact structure

  • Pham, Hong Nhung;Jang, Yoon Hee;Park, Bo-In;Lee, Seung Yong;Lee, Doh-Kwon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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    • 2016.02a
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    • pp.426.2-426.2
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    • 2016
  • Numerous of researches are being conducted to improve the efficiency of $Cu_2ZnSnSe_4$ (CZTSe)-based photovoltaic devices, which is one of the most promising candidates for low cost and environment-friendly solar cells. In this work, we concentrate on the back contact of the devices. A proper thickness of $MoSe_2$ in back contact structure is believed to enhance adhesion and ohmic contact between Mo back contact and absorber layer. Nevertheless, too thick $MoSe_2$ layers that are grown during high-temperature selenization process can impede the current collection, thus resulting in low cell performance. By applying molybdenum nitride as a barrier in back contact structure, we were able to control the thickness of $MoSe_2$ layer, which resulted in lower series resistance and higher fill factor of CZTSe devices. The phase transformation of Mo-N binary system was systematically studied by changing $N_2$ concentration during the sputtering process. With a proper phase of Mo-N fabricated by using an adequate partial pressure of $N_2$, the efficiency of CZTSe solar cells as high as 8.31% was achieved while the average efficiency was improved by about 2% with respect to that of the referent cells where no barrier layer was employed.

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