Compliant mechanisms are state of the art in micropositioning stages due to their many
beneficial features. However, their design usually compromises between motion range …

This paper presents two generalized models that can quickly formulate the closed-form
equations of compliance and precision for multiple-axis flexure hinges including symmetric …

Bridge-type compliant mechanisms have been frequently utilized as the micro displacement
amplifier for a variety of precision manipulation applications. However, the inertial movement …

The kinematic synthesis of compliant mechanisms based on flexure hinges is not an easy
task. A commonly used method is the equivalent rigid model, which involves replacing the …

In order to realize the rapid analysis and optimization of the flexible support structure, the
parametric design method is used to establish the three-dimensional model. Basic …

Compliant mechanisms are state of the art in technical applications, especially in precision
engineering. They mostly achieve their motion due to bending-dominated deformation of …

Structures with adaptive stiffness characteristics present an opportunity to meet competing
design requirements, thus achieving greater efficiency by the reconfiguration of their …

Notch flexure hinges are commonly used in compliant mechanisms for precision
engineering applications and yet important rotational properties of a hinge like the bending …

The paper deals with a study to determine an accurate pseudo-rigid model of flexure hinges
with parabolic variable thickness subjected to pure applied moment. The work can be …

A compliant mechanism gains its mobility fully or partially from the compliance of its
elastically deformable parts rather than from conventional joints. Due to many advantages …