An Introduction to Mechanical Advantage in Compliant Mechanisms
Abstract
An energy approach is utilized to determine mechanical advantage in compliant mechanisms by duly accounting for lost work due to deformation. Three mechanical advantage types are then defined which examine the isolated influences of various parameters. Finally, a case study is investigated to exemplify these definitions and demonstrate resulting trends in mechanical advantage.
Recommended Citation
B. A. Salamon and A. Midha, "An Introduction to Mechanical Advantage in Compliant Mechanisms," Journal of Mechanical Design, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Jan 1998.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826974
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Compliant Mechanisms; Deformation
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1050-0472
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1998 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1998
