{"product_id":"handbook-of-compliant-mechanisms-isbn-9781119953456","title":"Handbook of Compliant Mechanisms","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fully illustrated reference book giving an easy-to-understand introduction to compliant mechanisms\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA broad compilation of compliant mechanisms to give inspiration and guidance to those interested in using compliant mechanisms in their designs, the \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Compliant Mechanisms\u003c\/i\u003e includes graphics and descriptions of many compliant mechanisms. It comprises an extensive categorization of devices that can be used to help readers identify compliant mechanisms related to their application. It also provides chapters on the basic background in compliant mechanisms, the categories of compliant mechanisms, and an example of how the \u003ci\u003eCompendium\u003c\/i\u003e can be used to facilitate compliant mechanism design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully illustrated throughout to be easily understood and accessible at introductory levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers all aspects pertaining to classification, elements, mechanisms and applications of compliant mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummarizes a vast body of knowledge in easily understood diagrams and explanations \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps readers appreciate the advantages that compliant mechanisms have to offer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical approach is ideal for potential practitioners who would like to realize designs with compliant mechanisms, members and elements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreadth of topics covered also makes the book a useful reference for more advanced readers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntended as an introduction to the area, the \u003ci\u003eHandbook\u003c\/i\u003e avoids technical jargon to assist non engineers involved in product design, inventors and engineers in finding clever solutions to problems of design and function.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Contributors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Introduction to Compliant Mechanisms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction to Compliant Mechanisms 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 What are Compliant Mechanisms? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 What are the Advantages of Compliant Mechanisms? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 What Challenges do Compliant Mechanisms Introduce? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Why are Compliant Mechanisms Becoming More Common? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 What are the Fundamental Concepts that Help Us Understand Compliance? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.1 Stiffness and Strength are NOT the Same Thing 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.2 It is Possible for Something to be Flexible AND Strong 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5.3 The Basics of Creating Flexibility 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Conclusion 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Using the Handbook to Design Devices 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Handbook Outline 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Considerations in Designing Compliant Mechanisms 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Locating Ideas and Concepts in the Library 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Modeling Compliant Mechanisms 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Synthesizing Your Own Compliant Mechanisms 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Summary of Design Approaches for Compliant Mechanisms 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Modeling of Compliant Mechanisms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Analysis of Flexure Mechanisms in the Intermediate Displacement Range 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Modeling Geometric Nonlinearities in Beam Flexures 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Beam Constraint Model 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Case Study: Parallelogram Flexure Mechanism 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Conclusions 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Modeling of Large Deflection Members 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Equations of Bending for Large Deflections 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Solving the Nonlinear Equations of Bending 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Examples 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Fixed-Pinned Beam 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Fixed-Guided Beam (Bistable Mechanism) 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Conclusions 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Using Pseudo-Rigid Body Models 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Pseudo-Rigid-Body Models for Planar Beams 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Using Pseudo-Rigid-Body Models: A Switch Mechanism Case-Study 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Conclusions 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: Pseudo-Rigid-Body Examples (by \u003ci\u003eLarry L. Howell\u003c\/i\u003e) 66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.1 Small-Length Flexural Pivot 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.2 Vertical Force at the Free End of a Cantilever Beam 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.3 Cantilever Beam with a Force at the Free End 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.4 Fixed-Guided Beam 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.5 Cantilever Beam with an Applied Moment at the Free End 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.6 Initially Curved Cantilever Beam 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.7 Pinned-Pinned Segments 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.8 Combined Force-Moment End Loading 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.9 Combined Force-Moment End Loads – 3R Model 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.10 Cross-Axis Flexural Pivot 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA.1.11 Cartwheel Flexure 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Synthesis through Freedom and Constraint Topologies 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Fundamental Principles 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Modeling Motions using Screw Theory 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Modeling Constraints using Screw Theory 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Comprehensive Library of Freedom and Constraint Spaces 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.4 Kinematic Equivalence 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 FACT Synthesis Process and Case Studies 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Flexure-Based Ball Joint Probe 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 \u003ci\u003eX\u003c\/i\u003e-\u003ci\u003eY\u003c\/i\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThetaZ \u003c\/i\u003eNanopositioner 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Current and Future Extensions of FACT’s Capabilities 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Synthesis through Topology Optimization 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 What is Topology Optimization? 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Ground Structure Approach 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Continuum Approach 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 SIMP Method 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 Homogenization Method 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Discussion 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Optimization Solution Algorithms 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgment 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Synthesis through Rigid-Body Replacement 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Definitions, Motivation, and Limitations 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Procedures for Rigid-Body Replacement 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 Starting with a Rigid-Body Mechanism 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Starting with a Desired Task 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.3 Starting with a Compliant Mechanism Concept 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.4 How DoWe Choose the Best Configurations Considering Loads, Strains, and Kinematics? 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Simple Bicycle Derailleur Example 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Synthesis through Use of Building Blocks 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 General Building-Block Synthesis Approach 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Fundamental Building Blocks 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Compliant Dyad 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Compliant 4-Bar 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Elastokinematic Representations to Model Functional Behavior 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.1 Compliance Ellipses and Instant Centers 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.2 Compliance Ellipsoids 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4.3 Eigentwist and Eigenwrench Characterization 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Decomposition Methods and Design Examples 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.1 Single-Point Mechanisms 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.2 Multi-Port Mechanisms using Compliance Ellipsoids 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5.3 Displacement Amplifying Mechanisms using Instant Centers 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Conclusions 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four Library of Compliant Mechanisms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Library Organization 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1.1 Categorization 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Library of Compliant Designs 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Conclusion 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Elements of Mechanisms 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Flexible Elements 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.1 Beams 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.2 Revolute 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.3 Translate 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1.4 Universal 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Rigid-Link Joints 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.1 Revolute 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.2 Prismatic 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.3 Universal 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2.4 Others 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Mechanisms 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Basic Mechanisms 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1.1 Four-Bar Mechanism 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1.2 Six-Bar Mechanism 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Kinematics 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.1 Translational 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.2 Rotational 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.3 Translation—Rotation 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.4 Parallel Motion 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.5 Straight Line 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.6 Unique Motion Path 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.7 Stroke Amplification 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.8 Spatial Positioning 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.9 Metamorphic 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.10 Ratchet 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.11 Latch 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.12 Others 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Kinetics 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.1 Energy Storage 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.2 Stability 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.3 Constant Force 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.4 Force Amplification 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.5 Dampening 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.6 Mode 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3.7 Others 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Example Application 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Elements of Mechanisms: Flexible Elements 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Mechanisms: Kinematic 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Mechanisms: Kinetic 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 319\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEditors\u003c\/b\u003e LARRY L. HOWELL \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e SPENCER P. MAGLEBY\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBrigham Young University, USA\u003c\/i\u003e BRIAN M. OLSEN\u003ci\u003e, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA\u003c\/i\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHANDBOOK OF COMPLIANT MECHANISMS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides guidance and inspiration for developing compliant mechanisms\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompliant mechanisms offer advantages such as increased performance (for example, high precision, low weight, low friction), lower cost (such as simplified manufacture, low part count), and ability to miniaturize (they make possible micro and nano mechanical devices). However, because compliant mechanisms are relatively new compared to more traditional devices, it is difficult to find examples and resources to guide the device designers in their work. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Compliant Mechanisms\u003c\/i\u003e provides a resource to those interested in exploiting the unique advantages of compliant mechanisms. It includes a concise summary of modelling and design methods, plus a broad compilation of compliant mechanisms that will provide inspiration and guidance for new designs. 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