The dynamic response of an adaptive fuzzy neural network (FNN) controlled q
uick-return mechanism, which is driven by a permanent magnet (PM) synchrono
us servo motor, is described in this study. The crank and disk of the quick
-return mechanism are assumed to be rigid. First, Hamilton's principle and
Lagrange multiplier method are applied to formulate the mathematical model
of motion. Then, based on the principle of computed torque, an adaptive con
troller is developed to control the position of a slider of the quick-retur
n servomechanism Moreover, since the selection of control gain of the adapt
ive controller has a significant effect on the system performance, an adapt
ive FNN controller is proposed to control the quick-return servomechanism I
n the proposed adaptive FNN controller, an FNN is adopted to facilitate the
adjustment of control gain on line. Simulated and experimental results due
to periodic step and sinusoidal commands show that the dynamic behavior of
the proposed adaptive FNN control system are robust with regard to paramet
ric variations and external disturbances.