An overview of procedures and tools for designing nonstandard beam-based compliant mechanisms

P Bilancia, G Berselli - Computer-Aided Design, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Beam-based Compliant Mechanisms (CMs) are increasingly studied and
implemented in precision engineering. Straight beams with uniform cross section are the …

Analytical compliance analysis and finite element verification of spherical flexure hinges for spatial compliant mechanisms

FP Rad, R Vertechy, G Berselli… - Mechanism and Machine …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper introduces and investigates a novel Spherical Flexure (SF), specifically
conceived for application on spherical compliant mechanisms. The flexure features an arc of …

Building block synthesis of self-supported three-dimensional compliant elements for metallic additive manufacturing

AN Danun, PD Palma, C Klahn… - Journal of …, 2021 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Compliant mechanisms gain motion through the elastic deformation of the monolithic flexible
elements. The geometric design freedom of metallic additive manufacturing enables the …

A fully compliant homokinetic coupling

DF Machekposhti, N Tolou… - Journal of …, 2018 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
This paper introduces a homokinetic coupling, a constant velocity universal joint (CV joint),
which is fully compliant and potentially monolithic. The proposed compliant design can …

Design and stiffness evaluation of a compliant joint with parallel Architecture Realizing an Approximately Spherical motion

F Parvari Rad, R Vertechy, G Berselli… - Actuators, 2018 - mdpi.com
This paper introduces the design of a fully-compliant Spherical Joint (SJ), obtained by the in-
parallel connection of two identical open chains each composed of three equal circular …

Design and analysis of flexure revolute joint based on four-bar mechanism

J Zhang, H Guo, J Wu, G Gao, Z Kou, A Eriksson - Acta Astronautica, 2018 - Elsevier
In order to avoid the stress concentration and increase rotational angle of a flexure joint, the
method of partial separation of storage elements in the motion transmission elements is …

An examination of trispiral hinges suitable for use in ABS-based rapid prototyping of compliant mechanisms

JA Mirth - International Design Engineering …, 2014 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
This paper examines the use of a trispiral hinge in compliant mechanisms generated by low
cost, ABS-based, rapid prototyping machines. Hinges are examined to establish …

Design of compliant universal joint with linear stiffness

Y Xie, B Pan, X Pei, J Yu - … and information in …, 2016 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
This paper mainly presents a novel compliant universal joint with linear stiffness (CUJ-LS).
This new type of architecture can maintain the linear stiffness while realizing two rotational …

Compliant universal joint with preformed flexible segments

R Karakuş, ÇM Tanık - Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 2022 - Springer
This paper introduces an original, fully compliant universal joint design. Many mechanisms
with different dimensions are investigated. The proposed design is a single-piece compliant …

Design of a compact actuated compliant elbow joint

JG Kleinjan, AG Dunning, JL Herder - International Journal of …, 2014 - World Scientific
Compactness is a valuable property in designs of assistive devices and exoskeletons.
Current devices are large and stigmatizing in the eyes of the users. The cosmetic …