Design and analysis of a novel variable stiffness actuator based on parallel-assembled-folded serial leaf springs
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DOI: 10.1080/01691864.2017.1390495
Abstract: Abstract Variable stiffness actuator (VSA) can significantly improve the dynamic performance of robots and ensure safety in human robot interaction. In this paper, a novel structure-controlled VSA which achieves a lower minimal stiffness while the… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness; stiffness actuator; variable stiffness; assembled folded ... See more keywords
Stiffness Prediction and Analysis of Composite Leaf Springs
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2021.3070440
Abstract: Composite leaf springs represent a key application of composite materials in the field of automotive lightweight materials. Stiffness, as a critical parameter of composite leaf springs, is closely related to the handling stability and ride… read more here.
Keywords: leaf spring; composite leaf; stiffness; leaf springs ... See more keywords
Establishment of theoretical model of composite leaf springs by using the mechanics of composite materials
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DOI: 10.1177/0731684417707584
Abstract: Lightweight design is an inevitable trend in automobiles because of its energy saving and emission reduction properties. Composite leaf springs possess light weight and high fatigue life and are both comfortable and safe to use.… read more here.
Keywords: leaf springs; composite leaf; model; mechanics composite ... See more keywords
Stress-Shot-Peened Leaf Springs Material Analysis through Nano- and Micro-Indentations
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DOI: 10.3390/ma14174795
Abstract: Heat-treated and shot-peened lightweight steels with demanding requirements for durability are applied in high-performance automotive leaf springs. Due to their heat-treatment they exhibit degraded properties in the surface-near area compared to the core. This area,… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; surface; shot; stress shot ... See more keywords