Design and Modelling of a Generic Compliant Mechanism with Bi-stability and Static Balancing

Jiaxiang Zhu, Guangbo Hao, Hui Tang

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Abstract

This article presents two new compliant mechanisms that are able to achieve bi-stability and static balancing where the improved motion characteristics and reduced footprint can be obtained. One design is a single-layer symmetrical design, and the other design is a two-layer compact design. Static balancing is accomplished by adjusting the initial slope of the beam embodied in the bistable mechanism. The free-body diagram (FBD) combined with the beam constraint model (BCM) method is employed to capture the nonlinearities in the force-displacement characteristics of the proposed compliant bistable mechanism. Nonlinear Finite element analysis (FEA) is carried out to verify the modelling results.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE International Conference on Manipulation Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale (3M NANO)
Number of pages6
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Publication statusPublished - 16 Nov 2022

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ISSN (Print)2373-5422
ISSN (Electronic)2694-510X

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