磁致伸缩振动能量采集器作为一种新形式的能量采集器,具有高机电转化效率、高鲁棒性和低输出阻抗等特性。阐述了磁致伸缩式振动能量采集器的基本工作原理,按照其基本结构和工作方式将其归纳为直驱式和悬臂梁式两大类,详细介绍了这两类振动能量采集器的最新研究进展,综合归纳了其机械结构和工作的特点,比较分析了其输出电压、输出功率、功率密度和机电转换效率等发电性能,总结了这两类磁致伸缩振动能量采集器的优缺点以及应用场合。最后,从采集器的换能材料、磁路设计、环境适应性以及结构微型化方面进一步探讨了目前研究中所存在的不足之处,并对其今后的发展趋势进行了展望。
As a new form of energy harvester, magnetostrictive vibration energy harvesters have the characteristics such as high electromechanical conversion efficiency, high robustness and low output impedance. The basic working principle of magnetostrictive vibration energy harvesters is described. According to the basic structure and working method of magnetostrictive harvesters, they are classified as the driven-directly and cantilever magnetostrictive vibration energy harvesters. The latest research progresses for the two kinds of harvesters are introduced in detail, their characteristics of the mechanical structure and work are summarized, and their generating performances such as the output voltage, output power, power density and electromechanical conversion efficiency are compared and analyzed. The advantages, disadvantages and applications for the two kinds of harvesters are summarized. Finally, the shortcomings of the current research are further discussed from the energy conversion material, magnetic circuit design, environmental adaptability and miniaturization of the structure for the harvesters. The development trend of the magnetostrictive vibration energy harvesters is also prospected.