[HTML][HTML] Design of compliant mechanisms using continuum topology optimization: A review

B Zhu, X Zhang, H Zhang, J Liang, H Zang, H Li… - … and Machine Theory, 2020 - Elsevier
Compliant mechanisms have become an important branch of modern mechanisms. Unlike
conventional rigid body mechanisms, compliant mechanisms transform the displacement …

An overview of procedures and tools for designing nonstandard beam-based compliant mechanisms

P Bilancia, G Berselli - Computer-Aided Design, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Beam-based Compliant Mechanisms (CMs) are increasingly studied and
implemented in precision engineering. Straight beams with uniform cross section are the …

Modeling large deflections of initially curved beams in compliant mechanisms using chained beam constraint model

G Chen, F Ma, G Hao, W Zhu - Journal of …, 2019 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Understanding and analyzing large and nonlinear deflections are the major challenges of
designing compliant mechanisms. Initially, curved beams can offer potential advantages to …

A curved-beam based quasi-constant force mechanism supporting large range and force-sensitive robotic manipulation

Q Zhang, P Yan, H Wang - Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2022 - Elsevier
Emerging applications of force-sensitive manipulation with the requirements on grasping
safety and efficiency pose significant challenges on the design of compliant constant-force …

Efficient spatial compliance analysis of general initially curved beams for mechanism synthesis and optimization

K Wu, G Zheng, G Hao - Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Compliant Mechanisms (CMs) present several desired properties for mechanical
designs. Conventional rigid-body mechanisms composed of rigid links connected at …

On topology design of compliant constant output/input force mechanisms with contact interactions

BVSN Reddy, VM Khatik, B Corves… - Mechanism and Machine …, 2023 - Elsevier
We seek monolithic topologies for constant output (CoFM) and input (CiFM) force
mechanisms using topology optimization. We capture large displacements, buckling, contact …

Design, modeling and analysis of large-stroke compliant constant torque mechanisms

R Chen, L Liu, W Wang, Y Liu, K Wu, L Zhou… - … and Machine Theory, 2024 - Elsevier
Precision operations, such as micro-injection and micro-assembly tasks, require accurate
and constant torque output. Compliant constant torque mechanisms (CCTMs) can be …

Design of nonlinear springs for prescribed load-displacement functions

CV Jutte, S Kota - 2008 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
A nonlinear spring has a defined nonlinear load-displacement function, which is also
equivalent to its strain energy absorption rate. Various applications benefit from nonlinear …

Synthesis methods in compliant mechanisms: An overview

JA Gallego, J Herder - … Technical Conferences and …, 2009 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Compliant mechanisms are rapidly gaining importance, yet their design remains
challenging. A great variety of methods are being developed as it is reported in a growing …

Design of a novel large-stroke compliant constant-torque mechanism based on chained beam-constraint model

TV Phan, VM Truong, HT Pham… - Journal of …, 2024 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
This study addressed the development of a novel compliant constant-torque mechanism
(CCTM) that utilizes Bezier curved beams to provide a large stroke in the constant-torque …