Multi-parameter theoretical analysis of wearable energy harvesting backpacks for performance enhancement

• Published in: Mechanical systems and signal processing Vol. 155; p. 107621
• Main Authors: Hou, Zehao, Cao, Junyi, Huang, Guohui, Zhang, Ying, Zuo, Lei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin Elsevier Ltd 16.06.2021; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Backpack energy harvesting; Backpacks; Biomechanical energy; Circuits; Damping; Energy; Energy conversion; Energy harvesting; Human motion; Internet of Things; Maximum power; Mechanical systems; Multi-parameter coupling effect; Parameters; Performance enhancement; Stiffness; Vibration analysis; Walking; Wearable technology; Wearables; Wearables; Backpack energy harvesting; Biomechanical energy; Multi-parameter coupling effect; Vibration analysis

•The output power model of a wearable energy harvesting backpack is established.•The multi-parameter theoretical analysis is presented to enhance harvesting performance.•Experiment results demonstrate the effectiveness of the theoretical analysis.•The optimal carried mass and spring stiffness is det...