Numerical modelling and analysis of high frequency dynamic contact in the hybrid transducer type ultrasonic motor

The finite element model for describing the intermittent contact dynamics between the stator and the rotor of a hybrid transducer type piezoelectric ultrasonic motor is presented. The contact simulations are performed using an augmented Lagrangian method to determine the normal contact force, the interface condition between the stator and the rotor as dependency of the other factors such as pre-load force on the stator, the thickness of friction layer, the electrical driving voltage and the operational frequency of the stator. Effects of friction layer, both for elastic and viscoelastic frictional materials, are numerically investigated. The numerical results provide some aspects to make the impact that may occur between the contact interface pairs effectively softer. Furthermore, the noncontact phase between the stator and the rotor of this kind of piezoelectric ultrasonic motor will also be optimized. (© 2009 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Weak convergence theorems for a countable family of Lipschitzian mappings

This paper is concerned with convergence of an approximating common fixed point sequence of countable Lipschitzian mappings in a uniformly convex Banach space. We also establish weak convergence theorems for finding a common element of the set of fixed points, the set of solutions of an equilibrium problem, and the set of solutions of a variational inequality. With an appropriate setting, we obtain and improve the corresponding results recently proved by Moudafi [A. Moudafi, Weak convergence theorems for nonexpansive mappings and equilibrium problems. J. Nonlinear Convex Anal. 9 (2008) 37–43], Tada–Takahashi [A. Tada and W. Takahashi, Weak and strong convergence theorems for a nonexpansive mapping and an equilibrium problem. J. Optim. Theory Appl. 133 (2007) 359–370], and Plubtieng–Kumam [S. Plubtieng and P. Kumam, Weak convergence theorem for monotone mappings and a countable family of nonexpansive mappings. J. Comput. Appl. Math. (2008) doi:10.1016/j.cam.2008.05.045]. Some of our results are established with weaker assumptions.     

Strong convergence theorems for a countable family of quasi-Lipschitzian mappings and its applications

We use the hybrid method in mathematical programming to obtain strong convergence to common fixed points of a countable family of quasi-Lipschitzian mappings. As a consequence, several convergence theorems for quasi-nonexpansive mappings and asymptotically κ-strict pseudo-contractions are deduced. We also establish strong convergence of iterative sequences for finding a common element of the set of fixed point, the set of solutions of an equilibrium problem, and the set of solutions of a variational inequality. With an appropriate setting, we obtain the corresponding results due to Tada-Takahashi and Nakajo-Shimoji-Takahashi.     

Weak and strong convergence theorems for countable Lipschitzian mappings and its applications

We use Mann’s iteration and the hybrid method in mathematical programming to obtain weak and strong convergence to common fixed points of a countable family of Lipschitzian mappings. Finally, we apply our results to solve the equilibrium problems and variational inequalities for continuous monotone mappings.     

Strong convergence theorems by Halpern-Mann iterations for relatively nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces

In this paper, we modify Halpern and Mann’s iterations for finding a fixed point of a relatively nonexpansive mapping in a Banach space. Consequently, a strong convergence theorem for a nonspreading mapping is deduced. Using a concept of duality theorems, we also obtain analogue results for certain generalized nonexpansive and generalized nonexpansive type mappings. Finally, we discuss two strong convergence theorems concerning two types of resolvents of a maximal monotone operator in a Banach space.     

Dynamic response analysis of the two stators hybrid transducer type piezoelectric ultrasonic motor using finite element simulation

This paper presents the finite element simulation with an aim to analyse the dynamic response of the two stators hybrid transducer type piezoelectric ultrasonic motor. The three dimensional–model which includes the effects of piezoelectric coupling are formulated. The dynamic behaviours of a motor stator are calculated and later compared to the experimental results measured from the prototype of this motor. The impedance characteristic of the complete stator is validated using HP4294A precision impedance analyzer. In addition to the electrical measurements, the mechanical displacement and the mechanical velocity of the stator are measured directly using a single point laser Doppler vibrometer. This is to verify that finite element modelling is an appropriate approach to analyse the dynamic behaviour of this piezoelectric ultrasonic motor. (© 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

A reconsideration on convergence of three-step iterations for asymptotically nonexpansive mappings

We illustrate that the control conditions of the main convergence theorems of Yao and Noor [Convergence of three-step iterations for asymptotically nonexpansive mappings, Appl. Math. Comput. in press] are incorrect. We also provide new control conditions which are complementary to Nilsrakoo and Saejung’s results [W. Nilsrakoo, S. Saejung, A new three-step fixed point iteration scheme for asymptotically nonexpansive mappings, Appl. Math. Comput. 181 (2006) 1026–1034].     

Convergence theorems for a countable family of Lipschitzian mappings

This paper is concerned with convergence of an approximating common fixed point sequence of countable Lipschitzian mappings in a uniformly convex Banach space. We introduce a new condition for a class of mappings to obtain several weak and strong convergence theorems. This new condition is implied by many previous known conditions introduced by many authors. We also apply our results for a class of nonexpansive mappings and asymptotically nonexpansive mappings and we immediately obtain convergence theorems proved by Song-Chen, Kimura-Takahashi, Tan-Xu, and many others.     

Analysis of the stator/rotor-contact in a two stators hybrid transducer type ultrasonic motor

This paper presents the procedure to understand the contact mechanism of the hybrid transducer type piezoelectric ultrasonic motor with two stators by using finite element analysis. First, the vibration mode of a stator will be calculated and analyzed using the commercial finite element program package ANSYS. The computed resonance frequencies of the stator will be presented in the frequency domain, in term of input admittance analysis. After that the distribution of the elliptic path of motion of a particle on the stator surface area will be studied. Finally, the contact condition between the stator and the rotor will be addressed in the computation. The normal displacement, normal velocity and tangential velocity of a point on stator surface area will be calculated. (© 2008 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)