On topology design of compliant constant output/input force mechanisms with contact interactions
We seek monolithic topologies for constant output (CoFM) and input (CiFM) force
mechanisms using topology optimization. We capture large displacements, buckling, contact …
mechanisms using topology optimization. We capture large displacements, buckling, contact …
On the numerical synthesis of a contact-aided branch hinge (CABH) with variable stiffness
S Dai, L Qiu, Y Yu, C Li - Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2023 - Elsevier
Based on the mortise-and-tenon structure, this paper proposes a Contact-Aided Branch
Hinge (CABH) with variable stiffness. The equivalent spring model (ESM) and the chain …
Hinge (CABH) with variable stiffness. The equivalent spring model (ESM) and the chain …
Topology optimization of contact-aided compliant mechanisms for tracing multi-kink paths
This paper presents a topology optimization approach to design 2D contact-aided compliant
mechanisms (CCMs) that can trace the desired output paths with more than one kink while …
mechanisms (CCMs) that can trace the desired output paths with more than one kink while …
Topology Optimization with Tetra-kai-decahedra and Spheroidal Masks
N Singh, A Saxena - arXiv preprint arXiv:2202.01451, 2022 - arxiv.org
A novel meshing scheme, based on regular tetra-kai-decahedron, also referred to as
truncated octahedron, cells is presented for use in spatial topology optimization. A tetra-kai …
truncated octahedron, cells is presented for use in spatial topology optimization. A tetra-kai …
Compliant Constant Output/Input Force Mechanisms-Topology Optimization with Contact
We synthesize monolithic topologies of constant output (CoFM) and input (CiFM) force
mechanisms. During synthesis, we capture all possible aspects of member deformation …
mechanisms. During synthesis, we capture all possible aspects of member deformation …