Research Article

Optimal Design and Simulation of a Microsuction Cup Integrated with a Valveless Piezoelectric Pump for Robotics

Table 3

Equivalent electrical network parameters of the micropump suction cup.

Cone tubeDiffuser flow resistance (Jsm−6)
Diffuser flow inductance (Js2m−6)
Nozzle flow resistance (Jsm−6)
Nozzle flow inductance (Js2m−6)

Vibrating cavityFlow Capacitance (m6J−1)
Flow inductance (Js2m−6)

Suction cavityFlow Capacitance (m6J−1)
Flow inductance (Js2m−6)