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Nonlinear Design of a General Single-Translation Constraint and the Resulting General Spherical Joint

Jiaxiang Zhu, Shiyao Li, Guangbo Hao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2025, 147(10): 103301.
Paper No: MD-24-1592
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068101
Published Online: March 20, 2025
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Topics: Design, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Geometry, Rotation, Engineering prototypes, Modeling, Errors, Stress, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

Considering Boundary Conditions in the Design of Compliant Mechanisms with Desired Force Profiles

Accepted Manuscript
Bethany Parkinson, Brian D. Jensen, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1877
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068231
Published Online: March 18, 2025
View Article titled, Considering Boundary Conditions in the Design of Compliant Mechanisms with Desired Force Profiles
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Topics: Boundary-value problems, Compliant mechanisms, Design
Journal Articles

Design, Analysis, and Experimental Evaluation of a New Expansion Screw Using Compliant Mechanisms

Jinqiang Gan, Feng Chen, Ming-Feng Ge, Qinghua Lu, Weilin Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2025, 147(9): 093303.
Paper No: MD-24-1767
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068017
Published Online: March 13, 2025
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Topics: Screws, Design, Compliant mechanisms, Load bearing capacity
Journal Articles

Compliant Toggle-Linkage Mechanisms: A New Type of Displacement–Force Amplification Principle

Shilei Wu, Mingxiang Ling
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 083304.
Paper No: MD-24-1668
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067748
Published Online: February 26, 2025
View Article titled, Compliant Toggle-Linkage Mechanisms: A New Type of Displacement–Force Amplification Principle
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Displacement, Levers, Linkages, Stiffness, Modeling, Gates (Closures), Compliant mechanisms
Journal Articles

Optimal Synthesis of Zero-Stiffness Compliant Mechanisms Based on Potential Energy Principle

Zewei Li, Mohui Jin, Weisheng Wang, Mingyu Qu, Xing Xu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 083303.
Paper No: MD-24-1566
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067714
Published Online: February 25, 2025
View Article titled, Optimal Synthesis of Zero-Stiffness Compliant Mechanisms Based on Potential Energy Principle
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Displacement, Potential energy, Stiffness, Optimization, Modeling, Finite element analysis, Stress, Design
Journal Articles

A Synthesis Approach of XYZ Compliant Parallel Mechanisms Toward Motion Decoupling With Isotropic Property and Simplified Manufacturing

Chuyang Leng, Guangbo Hao, Xiaoze Ren, Changsheng Wang, Yanming Li, Yuanzhao Zhang, Haiyang Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2024, 146(11): 113303.
Paper No: MD-24-1056
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065460
Published Online: June 3, 2024
View Article titled, A Synthesis Approach of XYZ Compliant Parallel Mechanisms Toward Motion Decoupling With Isotropic Property and Simplified Manufacturing
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Topics: Algebra, Compliant mechanisms, Constraint equations, Design, Isotropy, Manufacturing, Parallel mechanisms, Topology, Rotation
Journal Articles

Topology Design of Compliant Mechanism Design With Multiple Component Modeling Connected by Various Joints

Jun Hwan Kim, Gil Ho Yoon
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2024, 146(11): 111702.
Paper No: MD-23-1854
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065459
Published Online: May 21, 2024
View Article titled, Topology Design of Compliant Mechanism Design With Multiple Component Modeling Connected by Various Joints
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Displacement, Hinges, Optimization, Stiffness, Topology optimization, Shapes
Journal Articles

The Synthesis Method of Series-Based Bistable Compliant Mechanisms for Rigid-Body Guidance Problem Based on Geometrical Similarity Transformation of Pole Maps

Jingyu Jiang, Song Lin, Hanchao Wang, Niels Modler
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2024, 146(10): 103301.
Paper No: MD-23-1451
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065023
Published Online: April 9, 2024
View Article titled, The Synthesis Method of Series-Based Bistable Compliant Mechanisms for Rigid-Body Guidance Problem Based on Geometrical Similarity Transformation of Pole Maps
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Topics: Bistability, Compliant mechanisms, Poles (Building), Engineering prototypes, Design
Journal Articles

Nonlinear Evaluation of a Large-Stroke Coiled L-Shape Compliant Guiding Mechanism With Constant Stiffness

Mingxiang Ling, Linfeng Zhao, Shilei Wu, Liguo Chen, Lining Sun
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2024, 146(6): 063301.
Paper No: MD-23-1288
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064074
Published Online: December 12, 2023
View Article titled, Nonlinear Evaluation of a Large-Stroke Coiled L-Shape Compliant Guiding Mechanism With Constant Stiffness
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Shapes, Stiffness, Errors, Compliant mechanisms, Resonance, Deformation
Journal Articles

Three-Dimensional Material Mask Overlay Topology Optimization Approach With Truncated Octahedron Elements

Nikhil Singh, Prabhat Kumar, Anupam Saxena
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2024, 146(1): 011701.
Paper No: MD-23-1285
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063361
Published Online: October 6, 2023
View Article titled, Three-Dimensional Material Mask Overlay Topology Optimization Approach With Truncated Octahedron Elements
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Topics: Density, Design, Optimization, Overlays (Materials engineering), Stiffness, Topology optimization, Cantilever beams, Displacement, Compliant mechanisms, Shapes
Journal Articles

Compliance Realization With Planar Serial Mechanisms Having Fixed Link Lengths

Shuguang Huang, Joseph M. Schimmels
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2022, 144(8): 083301.
Paper No: MD-21-1615
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053819
Published Online: March 31, 2022
View Article titled, Compliance Realization With Planar Serial Mechanisms Having Fixed Link Lengths
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Topics: Construction, Geometry, Screws, Stiffness, Elasticity, Compliant mechanisms, Manipulators
Journal Articles

A Large Range Compliant Nano-Manipulator Supporting Electron Beam Lithography

Yijie Liu, Zhen Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2022, 144(4): 043303.
Paper No: MD-21-1359
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053462
Published Online: February 15, 2022
View Article titled, A Large Range Compliant Nano-Manipulator Supporting Electron Beam Lithography
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Topics: Design, Electron beams, Manipulators, Stiffness, Optimization, Compliant mechanisms, Lithography, Displacement
Journal Articles

Extended Dynamic Stiffness Model for Analyzing Flexure-Hinge Mechanisms With Lumped Compliance

Mingxiang Ling, Xianmin Zhang, Junyi Cao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 013304.
Paper No: MD-21-1213
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051891
Published Online: August 12, 2021
View Article titled, Extended Dynamic Stiffness Model for Analyzing Flexure-Hinge Mechanisms With Lumped Compliance
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Hinges, Stiffness, Compliant mechanisms
Journal Articles

Design of Contact-Aided Compliant Flexure Hinge Mechanism Using Superelastic Nitinol

Zhongyuan Ping, Tianci Zhang, Chi Zhang, Jianbin Liu, Siyang Zuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. November 2021, 143(11): 114501.
Paper No: MD-20-1922
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050750
Published Online: May 28, 2021
View Article titled, Design of Contact-Aided Compliant Flexure Hinge Mechanism Using Superelastic Nitinol
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compliant mechanisms, Design, Finite element analysis, Hinges, Nickel titanium alloys, Wire, Modeling, Kinematics, Tension
Journal Articles

Zero Torque Compliant Mechanisms Employing Pre-buckled Beams

Pietro Bilancia, Samuel P. Smith, Giovanni Berselli, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2020, 142(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-19-1837
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046810
Published Online: May 21, 2020
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Topics: Design, Finite element analysis, Optimization, Torque, Engineering prototypes, Springs, Deflection, Stiffness, Compliant mechanisms, Shapes
Journal Articles

Isogeometric Optimal Design of Compliant Mechanisms Using Finite Deformation Curved Beam Built-Up Structures

Myung-Jin Choi, Seonho Cho
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2020, 142(8): 081402.
Paper No: MD-18-1853
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043585
Published Online: February 14, 2020
View Article titled, Isogeometric Optimal Design of Compliant Mechanisms Using Finite Deformation Curved Beam Built-Up Structures
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Deformation, Design, Displacement, Generators, Optimization, Rotation, Junctions
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Conceptual Insightful Synthesis of Spatial Compliant Mechanisms Using the Load Flow Formulation

Girish Krishnan, Sree Kalyan Patiballa
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2020, 142(5): 052301.
Paper No: MD-18-1928
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044431
Published Online: November 12, 2019
View Article titled, Conceptual Insightful Synthesis of Spatial Compliant Mechanisms Using the Load Flow Formulation
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Stress, Flow (Dynamics), Topology
Journal Articles

Pseudo-Rigid-Body Dynamic Models for Design of Compliant Members

Vedant, James T. Allison
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2020, 142(3): 031116.
Paper No: MD-19-1441
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045602
Published Online: January 30, 2019
View Article titled, Pseudo-Rigid-Body Dynamic Models for Design of Compliant Members
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Topics: Approximation, Deflection, Design, Dynamic models, Eigenvalues, Optimization, Stiffness, Springs, Finite element analysis, Cantilever beams
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Computational Synthesis of Large Deformation Compliant Mechanisms Undergoing Self and Mutual Contact

Prabhat Kumar, Anupam Saxena, Roger A. Sauer
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. January 2019, 141(1): 012302.
Paper No: MD-18-1399
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041054
Published Online: October 10, 2018
View Article titled, Computational Synthesis of Large Deformation Compliant Mechanisms Undergoing Self and Mutual Contact
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Deformation, Design, Finite element analysis, Shapes, Optimization, Topology
Journal Articles

Synthesizing Constant Torque Compliant Mechanisms Using Precompressed Beams

Ishit Gandhi, Hong Zhou
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. January 2019, 141(1): 014501.
Paper No: MD-18-1212
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041330
Published Online: October 8, 2018
View Article titled, Synthesizing Constant Torque Compliant Mechanisms Using Precompressed Beams
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Rotation, Torque, Shapes