Discrete variable topology optimization for compliant mechanism design via Sequential Approximate Integer Programming with Trust Region (SAIP-TR)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-020-02693-2
Abstract: The discrete variable topology optimization method based on Sequential Approximate Integer Programming (SAIP) and Canonical relaxation algorithm demonstrates its potential to solve large-scale topology optimization problem with 0–1 optimum designs. However, currently, this discrete variable… read more here.
Keywords: topology; optimization; compliant mechanism; design ... See more keywords
Design and analytical analysis of a large-range tri-symmetrical 2R1T compliant mechanism
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DOI: 10.1007/s00542-017-3423-8
Abstract: This paper details design, modelling and analysis of a class of compliant mechanisms with tri-symmetrical planar structures, which are able to achieve three large-range out-of-plane motions. Each compliant mechanism, using identical wire beams with square… read more here.
Keywords: large range; mechanism; analysis; tri symmetrical ... See more keywords
A parallel-guided compliant mechanism with variable stiffness based on layer jamming
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2020.103791
Abstract: Abstract This article introduces a parallel-guided compliant mechanism, which can achieve a high stiffness ratio (maximum over minimum) of 75 times through pneumatic actuated layer jamming. The compliant mechanism is composed of two flexible beams… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness; layer jamming; mechanism; parallel guided ... See more keywords
The Honeybee’s Protrusible Glossa is a Compliant Mechanism
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DOI: 10.1016/s1672-6529(16)60426-2
Abstract: Many biological structures can perform highly-dexterous actions by using dynamic surfaces. To deal with the contradictive demands of high feeding efficiency and low energy expenditure during nectar feeding, the glossal surface of a honeybee undergoes… read more here.
Keywords: protrusible glossa; honeybee; honeybee protrusible; compliant mechanism ... See more keywords
Design and testing of a compliant mechanism-based XYθ stage for micro/nanopositioning
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DOI: 10.1080/14484846.2020.1786653
Abstract: A compliant mechanism-based micro/nanopositioning stages are used to perform high precision motion in various fields. In recent years, researches proposed various methods to achieve the compliant m... read more here.
Keywords: mechanism based; micro nanopositioning; compliant mechanism;
Design and experimental evaluation of a compliant mechanism-based stepping-motion actuator with multi-mode
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/aad79e
Abstract: Stepping motion principle has been widely applied for piezoelectric actuators. A stepping-motion actuator driven by a compliant mechanism is proposed in this paper. Two degrees of freedom exist in the compliant mechanism, which offer the… read more here.
Keywords: stepping motion; motion actuator; mode; compliant mechanism ... See more keywords
Compliance Analysis for Flow Effector Actuator Based on Serial Compliant Mechanism With Double Guide Ends
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2899408
Abstract: To promote the speed of the supersonic air-to-air missile response when the target moves rapidly, a serial compliant mechanism based on the traditional double-slider mechanism actuated by shape memory alloy (SMA) wire is proposed to… read more here.
Keywords: compliant mechanism; mechanism; serial compliant; actuator ... See more keywords
Designs of Compliant Mechanism-Based Force Sensors: A Review
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DOI: 10.1109/jsen.2022.3161963
Abstract: Sensing the interaction force in robot-assisted manipulation draws lots of attentions in related research fields. In order to protect the manipulation objects and to build the real-time force feedback for system control, force sensors have… read more here.
Keywords: mechanism based; force sensors; force; compliant mechanism ... See more keywords
Design and Modeling of a Hybrid Soft Robotic Manipulator With Compliant Mechanism
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2023.3248485
Abstract: The recent surge of interest in soft robotics has prompted many interesting soft robotic manipulator designs to be proposed. However, current soft robotic manipulators mainly focus on bending and rotation, while elongation has not received… read more here.
Keywords: robotic manipulator; soft robotic; manipulator; hybrid soft ... See more keywords
Optimum Design of a Piezo-Actuated Triaxial Compliant Mechanism for Nanocutting
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2017.2787592
Abstract: A novel piezo-actuated compliant mechanism is developed to obtain triaxial translational motions with decoupled features for nanocutting. Analytical modeling of the working performance followed by Pareto-based multiobjective optimization is conducted for determining dimensions of the… read more here.
Keywords: optimum design; piezo actuated; mechanism; compliant mechanism ... See more keywords
An Efficient Hybrid Approach of Finite Element Method, Artificial Neural Network-Based Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm for Computational Optimization of a Linear Compliant Mechanism of Nanoindentation Tester
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/7070868
Abstract: This paper proposes a new evolutionary multiobjective optimization technique for a linear compliant mechanism of nanoindentation tester. The mechanism design is inspired by the elastic deformation of flexure hinge. To improve overall static performances, a… read more here.
Keywords: mechanism nanoindentation; optimization; linear compliant; compliant mechanism ... See more keywords