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Showing papers on "Compliant mechanism published in 1992"


Proceedings ArticleDOI
13 Sep 1992
TL;DR: In this paper, a simple method of approximating the deflection path of end-loaded, large-deflection cantilever beams is presented, where the path coordinates are parameterized in a single parameter called the pseudo-rigid-body angle.
Abstract: Geometric nonlinearities often complicate the analysis of systems containing largedeflection members. The time and resources required to develop closed-form or numerical solutions have inspired the development of a simple method of approximating the deflection path of end-loaded, large-deflection cantilever beams. The path coordinates are parameterized in a single parameter called the pseudo-rigid-body angle. The approximations are accurate to within 0.5 percent of the closedform elliptic integral solutions. A physical model is associated with the method, and may be used to simplify complex problems. The method proves to be particularly useful in the analysis and design of compliant mechanisms

25 citations






Proceedings ArticleDOI
13 Sep 1992
TL;DR: In this article, an energy approach is utilized to determine mechanical advantage in compliant mechanisms by duly accounting for lost work due to deformation, and three mechanical advantage types are defined which examine the isolated influences of various parameters.
Abstract: An energy approach is utilized to determine mechanical advantage in compliant mechanisms by duly accounting for lost work due to deformation Three mechanical advantage types are then defined which examine the isolated influences of various parameters Finally, a case study is investigated to exemplify these definitions and demonstrate resulting trends in mechanical advantage

6 citations