Handbook of compliant mechanisms

A fully illustrated reference book giving an easy-to-understand introduction to compliant mechanisms A broad compilation of compliant mechanisms to give inspiration and guidance to those interested in using compliant mechanisms in their designs, the Handbook of Compliant Mechanisms includes graphics...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Howell, Larry L. (Author), Magleby, Spencer P. (Author), Olsen, Brian M. [ (Brian Mark)] , 1983- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons , c2013
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to compliant mechanisms
  • 2. Using the handbook to design devices
  • 3. Analysis of flexure mechanisms in the intermediate displacement range
  • 4. Modeling of large deflection members
  • 5. Using pseudo-rigid body models
  • 6. Synthesis through freedom and constraint topologies
  • 7. Synthesis through topology optimization
  • 8. Synthesis through rigid-body replacement
  • 9. Synthesis through use of building blocks
  • 10. Library organization
  • 11. Elements of mechanisms
  • 12. Mechanisms
  • 13. Example application