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Compliant joints utilizing the principle of closed form pressure balancing

Accepted Manuscript
Dave D Sonneveld, Joep PA Nijssen, Ron A.J. van Ostayen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-22-1480
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062583
Published Online: May 22, 2023
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Topics: Pressure, Design, Stiffness, Rotation, Buckling, Compliant mechanisms, Conceptual design, Finite element model, Friction, Hinges
Journal Articles

Zero-Free-Length Elastic System for Gravity Compensation of Parallel Mechanisms With Delta and Delta-Like Architectures

Lixing Jin, Quanbin Lai, Rui Ma, Weijun Zhang, Xingguang Duan, Changsheng Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2022, 144(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-22-1211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054909
Published Online: July 22, 2022
View Article titled, Zero-Free-Length Elastic System for Gravity Compensation of Parallel Mechanisms With Delta and Delta-Like Architectures
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Topics: Gravity (Force), Springs, Stiffness, Parallel mechanisms
Journal Articles

Research on Multiobjective Optimization Design of Meshing Performance and Dynamic Characteristics of Herringbone Gear Pair Under 3D Modification

Zhibin Li, Sanmin Wang, Fei Li, Linlin Li, HaoRan Zou, Linlin Liu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2022, 144(10): 103401.
Paper No: MD-22-1185
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054809
Published Online: July 1, 2022
View Article titled, Research on Multiobjective Optimization Design of Meshing Performance and Dynamic Characteristics of Herringbone Gear Pair Under 3D Modification
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Topics: Double helical gears, Errors, Gears, Pareto optimization, Stress, Optimization, Stiffness
Journal Articles

A Novel Design of Torsion Spring-Connected Nonlinear Stiffness Actuator Based on Cam Mechanism

Xiangxu Qu, Dongxing Cao, Ruheng Qu, Guyu Zhang, Shan Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2022, 144(8): 083303.
Paper No: MD-21-1349
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054116
Published Online: April 22, 2022
View Article titled, A Novel Design of Torsion Spring-Connected Nonlinear Stiffness Actuator Based on Cam Mechanism
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Topics: Design, Springs, Stiffness, Torque, Torsion, Actuators, Deflection
Journal Articles

Compliance Realization With Planar Serial Mechanisms Having Fixed Link Lengths

Shuguang Huang, Joseph M. Schimmels
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2022, 144(8): 083301.
Paper No: MD-21-1615
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053819
Published Online: March 31, 2022
View Article titled, Compliance Realization With Planar Serial Mechanisms Having Fixed Link Lengths
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Topics: Construction, Geometry, Screws, Stiffness, Elasticity, Compliant mechanisms, Manipulators
Journal Articles

A Compact Mirror-Symmetrical XY Compliant Parallel Manipulator for Minimizing Parasitic Rotations

Jiaxiang Zhu, Guangbo Hao, Shiyao Li, Xianwen Kong
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2022, 144(7): 073303.
Paper No: MD-21-1583
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053818
Published Online: March 24, 2022
View Article titled, A Compact Mirror-Symmetrical XY Compliant Parallel Manipulator for Minimizing Parasitic Rotations
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Topics: Design, Errors, Finite element analysis, Manipulators, Mirrors, Rotation, Stiffness, Displacement, Actuators, Stress
Journal Articles

A Statically Balanced Compliant Ortho-Planar Mechanism for Low-Frequency Energy Harvesting

T.W.A. Blad, R.A.J. van Ostayen, J.L. Herder, N. Tolou
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2022, 144(7): 073302.
Paper No: MD-21-1336
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053280
Published Online: February 15, 2022
View Article titled, A Statically Balanced Compliant Ortho-Planar Mechanism for Low-Frequency Energy Harvesting
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Topics: Deflection, Energy harvesting, Stiffness, Design, Buckling, Finite element model, Design engineering, Stress, Displacement
Journal Articles

A Large Range Compliant Nano-Manipulator Supporting Electron Beam Lithography

Yijie Liu, Zhen Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2022, 144(4): 043303.
Paper No: MD-21-1359
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053462
Published Online: February 15, 2022
View Article titled, A Large Range Compliant Nano-Manipulator Supporting Electron Beam Lithography
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Topics: Design, Electron beams, Manipulators, Stiffness, Optimization, Compliant mechanisms, Lithography, Displacement
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of a Compact Piezo-Actuated Microgripper With a Large Amplification Ratio

Fangxin Chen, Qianjun Zhang, Yongzhuo Gao, Wei Dong
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. May 2022, 144(5): 054503.
Paper No: MD-21-1652
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053113
Published Online: December 20, 2021
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of a Compact Piezo-Actuated Microgripper With a Large Amplification Ratio
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Finite element analysis, Hinges, Kinematics, Modeling, Stiffness, Displacement, Statics
Journal Articles

Design and Experimental Characterization of Hydraulically Actuated Revolute Joint Based on Multimaterial Additive Manufacturing

A. Pfeil, M. Siegfarth, T. P. Pusch, L. Barbé, F. Geiskopf, P. Renaud
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mech. Des. May 2022, 144(5): 055001.
Paper No: MD-21-1465
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052905
Published Online: December 6, 2021
View Article titled, Design and Experimental Characterization of Hydraulically Actuated Revolute Joint Based on Multimaterial Additive Manufacturing
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Topics: Design, Stiffness, Additive manufacturing, Gears, Geometry, Rotation
Journal Articles

Extended Dynamic Stiffness Model for Analyzing Flexure-Hinge Mechanisms With Lumped Compliance

Mingxiang Ling, Xianmin Zhang, Junyi Cao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 013304.
Paper No: MD-21-1213
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051891
Published Online: August 12, 2021
View Article titled, Extended Dynamic Stiffness Model for Analyzing Flexure-Hinge Mechanisms With Lumped Compliance
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Hinges, Stiffness, Compliant mechanisms
Journal Articles

Design of a Flexure Rotational Time Base With Varying Inertia

E. Thalmann, S. Henein
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mech. Des. November 2021, 143(11): 115001.
Paper No: MD-20-1597
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050558
Published Online: May 14, 2021
View Article titled, Design of a Flexure Rotational Time Base With Varying Inertia
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Inertia (Mechanics), Rotation, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Lattice Structure Optimization With Orientation-Dependent Material Properties

Conner Sharpe, Carolyn C. Seepersad
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2021, 143(9): 091708.
Paper No: MD-20-1473
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050299
Published Online: March 24, 2021
View Article titled, Lattice Structure Optimization With Orientation-Dependent Material Properties
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Rotation, Struts (Engineering), Materials properties, Stiffness, Geometry
Journal Articles

Bridging Topological Results and Thin-Walled Frame Structures Considering Manufacturability

Jiantao Bai, Yanfang Zhao, Guangwei Meng, Wenjie Zuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2021, 143(9): 091706.
Paper No: MD-20-1512
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050300
Published Online: March 19, 2021
View Article titled, Bridging Topological Results and Thin-Walled Frame Structures Considering Manufacturability
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Topics: Cross section (Physics), Design, Mechanical properties, Optimization, Topology, Manufacturing, Stiffness, Automobiles
Journal Articles

Topology Optimization of Linkage Mechanisms Simultaneously Considering Both Kinematic and Compliance Characteristics

Sang Min Han, Yoon Young Kim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2021, 143(6): 061704.
Paper No: MD-20-1214
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048411
Published Online: November 20, 2020
View Article titled, Topology Optimization of Linkage Mechanisms Simultaneously Considering Both Kinematic and Compliance Characteristics
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Linkages, Optimization, Springs, Topology, Stiffness, Bushings
Journal Articles

Data-Driven Topology Optimization With Multiclass Microstructures Using Latent Variable Gaussian Process

Liwei Wang, Siyu Tao, Ping Zhu, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2021, 143(3): 031708.
Paper No: MD-20-1410
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048628
Published Online: November 13, 2020
View Article titled, Data-Driven Topology Optimization With Multiclass Microstructures Using Latent Variable Gaussian Process
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Topics: Design, Modeling, Optimization, Topology, Stiffness
Journal Articles

A Novel Two-Stage Constant Force Compliant Microgripper

Tingting Ye, Jie Ling, Xi Kang, Zhao Feng, Xiaohui Xiao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2021, 143(5): 053302.
Paper No: MD-20-1085
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048217
Published Online: October 28, 2020
View Article titled, A Novel Two-Stage Constant Force Compliant Microgripper
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Displacement, Modeling, Simulation, Stiffness, Finite element analysis, Bending (Stress), Hinges, Grippers
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of New Haptic Joysticks for Enhancing Operational Skills in Excavator Control

Meera C S, Pinisetti Swami Sairam, Vineeth Veeramalla, Adarsh Kumar, Mukul Kumar Gupta
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2020, 142(12): 121406.
Paper No: MD-20-1242
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048462
Published Online: October 9, 2020
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of New Haptic Joysticks for Enhancing Operational Skills in Excavator Control
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Topics: Design, Haptics, Stiffness, Trenching machinery, Torque, Feedback
Journal Articles

Research on the Influence of Clearance Variation on the Stiffness Fluctuation of Ball Bearing Under Different Operating Conditions

Bin Fang, Shaoke Wan, Jinhua Zhang, Jun Hong
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2021, 143(2): 023403.
Paper No: MD-19-1887
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047903
Published Online: September 3, 2020
View Article titled, Research on the Influence of Clearance Variation on the Stiffness Fluctuation of Ball Bearing Under Different Operating Conditions
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Topics: Ball bearings, Bearings, Clearances (Engineering), Stiffness, Stress
Journal Articles

Optimizing Topology and Fiber Orientations With Minimum Length Scale Control in Laminated Composites

Chuan Luo, James K. Guest
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2021, 143(2): 021704.
Paper No: MD-19-1554
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047899
Published Online: September 2, 2020
View Article titled, Optimizing Topology and Fiber Orientations With Minimum Length Scale Control in Laminated Composites
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Topics: Composite materials, Design, Fibers, Optimization, Topology, Stiffness, Finite element analysis