... ratio, the results show that the three off-axis stiffness (K θx , K Y , K Z ) are 16.74, 471.75, and 627.63 times the in-axis stiffness (K θz ), respectively. It means our hinge joint can carry a high payload off-axis while maintaining the in-axis flexibility. soft robots compliant mechanism...

.... In order to demonstrate the efficacy of our method, we have solved two benchmark topology optimization problems, including compliance minimization and compliant mechanism design problems subjected to volume constraints. The computation cost is calculated for the numerical examples, and it is shown...

.... Integrating multiple motion modes into a piezo-motor is a sensible approach for conflict resolution. This paper presented a multi-mode piezo-motor based on a compliant mechanism that is able to regulate the contact force to achieve different motion modes. The characteristic of the compliant mechanism...

... EMG data. compliant mechanism mass customization Proceedings of the ASME 2023 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC-CIE2023 August 20-23, 2023, Boston, Massachusetts DETC2023-117037 A CUSTOMIZABLE AND RESPONSIVE...

... Abstract This work shows preliminary results on the process of design verification for a multi-modal compliant mechanism using computational and experimental comparisons. The technology solution replaces the conventional stiff-hinged tooltip of a laparoscopic surgical grasper with a monolithic...

... a superior design faster than state-of-the-art methods that optimize all design parameters simultaneously. A prototype constructed using rapid-prototyping validates the usage of the design method, and experimentally illustrates gripper performance. grasping gripping compliant mechanism flexures...

... Abstract Large deflection modeling is a crucial field of study in the analysis and design of compliant mechanisms (CM). This paper proposes a machine learning (ML) approach for predicting the deflection of discrete variable stiffness units (DSUs) that cover a range from small to large...

... reconfigurable cobot manipulators, variable stiffness structures, and compliant mechanisms. variable stiffness link discrete variable stiffness parallel beam stiffness modeling compliant mechanism Proceedings of the ASME 2022 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers...

... fluctuation on actual resolution is also quantitatively evaluated. According to the simulated and test results, the designed stage achieves the expected performances and can meet the demands of micronano positioning accuracy and motion decoupling of XBPM. compliant mechanism flexure positioning stage...

... Abstract Compliant mechanism based amplifiers have been extensively studied with particular attentions to achieving a high amplification ratio. However, a constant amplification ratio is less investigated, which is much desired for a simple and quick prediction of outputs. In this research, we...

...-fold, and a multi-vertex origami array. Proof-of-concept prototypes of each folding pattern are shown. origami compliant mechanism Euler spiral self-deployment Proceedings of the ASME 2022 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering...

.... compliant mechanism flexure pivot flexure hinge parasitic shift accuracy remote center of compliance Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference IDETC-CIE2021 August 17-19, 2021, Virtual, Online DETC2021...

... Abstract A constant force compliant mechanism generates an output force that keeps invariant in a large range of input displacement. Because of the constant force feature and the merits of compliant mechanisms, they are utilized in many applications. A problem in the current constant force...

...-input biaxial stretcher to a single-input gripper mechanism. Finally, we demonstrate the functioning of our design using a macroscale, 3D-printed version. cell manipulation biaxial stretching compliant mechanism Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Design Engineering Technical...

... simulations assess the validity of the proposed end-effector, which can lead to large reductions in impact forces. compliant mechanism dynamics impact mechanism design robotics Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information...

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... that contact types and locations lack symmetry with respect to symmetrical test orientations of the screw. passive assembly screw contact state collision detection compliant mechanism Proceedings of the 1999 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences September 12-15,1999, Las Vegas, Nevada...

... Abstract In some applications of compliant mechanisms, the fact that energy is stored in the elastic members presents a problem. For instance, in manually operated instruments, such as surgical forceps, the operating force should preferably be proportional to the gripping force, while forces...

... Abstract Compliant mechanisms consist of a monolithic body and obtain motion through elastic deformation. Multiple compliant flexure designs are known but their translational to rotation stiffness ratio is often limited. This work introduces a novel compliant hinge design with increased...

... Abstract The design of an effective hand-exercising device is based on an existing study of the force-deflection behavior of the human hand. This paper presents a design methodology using a compliant mechanism construct, for generating the desired force-deflection profile as the output...