Classification of Compliant Mechanisms and Determination of the Degrees of Freedom using the Concepts of Compliance Number and Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model
Abstract
Understanding the kinematic properties of a compliant mechanism has always proved to be a challenge. A concept of compliance number offered earlier emphasized the development of terminology that aided in its determination. A method to evaluate the elastic degrees of freedom associated with the flexible segments/links of a compliant mechanism using the pseudo-rigid-body model (PRBM) concept is provided. In this process, two distinct classes of compliant mechanisms are developed involving: (i) Active Compliance and (ii) Passive Compliance. Furthermore, these also aid in a better characterization of the kinematic behavior of a compliant mechanism. A more lucid interpretation of the significance of compliance number is provided. Applications of this method to both active and passive compliant mechanisms are exemplified. Finally, an experimental procedure that aids in visualizing the degrees of freedom as calculated is presented.
Recommended Citation
P. B. Prasanna et al., "Classification of Compliant Mechanisms and Determination of the Degrees of Freedom using the Concepts of Compliance Number and Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model," Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference (2019, Anaheim, CA), vol. 5A-2019, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Aug 2019.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2019-98522
Meeting Name
ASME 2019 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC-CIE 2019 (2019: Aug. 18-21, Anaheim, CA)
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Compliant mechanisms; Design; Kinematics; Mechanisms; Rigid structures, Active compliance; Experimental procedure; Flexible segments; Kinematic behaviors; Kinematic properties; Passive compliance; Pseudo-rigid-body models, Degrees of freedom (mechanics)
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-079185923-0
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2019 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Aug 2019
Comments
The authors are grateful for the support offered by Missouri University of Science and Technology and the Product Innovation and Creativity Center (PICC) at S&T.