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Design of a Novel Large-Stroke Compliant Constant-Torque Mechanism Based on Chained Beam-Constraint Model

Accepted Manuscript
Thanh-Vu Phan, Van Men Truong, Huy-Tuan Pham, Van-Khien Nguyen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-23-1441
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063980
Published Online: November 2, 2023
View Article titled, Design of a Novel Large-Stroke Compliant Constant-Torque Mechanism Based on Chained Beam-Constraint Model
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Topics: Design, Torque, Compliant mechanisms, Finite element analysis, Genetic algorithms
Journal Articles

A Novel Variable Stiffness Compliant Robotic Link Based on Discrete Variable Stiffness Units for Safe Human–Robot Interaction

Jiaming Fu, Ziqing Yu, Han Lin, Lianxi Zheng, Dongming Gan
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. January 2024, 16(1): 014501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1505
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056957
Published Online: March 8, 2023
View Article titled, A Novel Variable Stiffness Compliant Robotic Link Based on Discrete Variable Stiffness Units for Safe Human–Robot Interaction
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Topics: Stiffness, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of an Active Swing Decoupling Compliant Mechanism With Multiple Co-Directional Input Branches

Guoshuai Liu, Pengbo Liu, Peng Yan, Yushu Shi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 021004.
Paper No: JMR-22-1437
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056674
Published Online: March 3, 2023
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of an Active Swing Decoupling Compliant Mechanism With Multiple Co-Directional Input Branches
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Displacement, Hinges, Modeling, Rotation, Simulation, Finite element analysis, Deformation, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Design of a Novel Flexible Robotic Laparoscope Using a Two Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Continuum Mechanism With Major Arc Notches

Zhengyu Wang, Shiyang Bao, Daoming Wang, Sen Qian, Jianxi Zhang, Mingxin Hai
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 064502.
Paper No: JMR-22-1356
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056502
Published Online: January 23, 2023
View Article titled, Design of a Novel Flexible Robotic Laparoscope Using a Two Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Continuum Mechanism With Major Arc Notches
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Topics: Cables, Calibration, Degrees of freedom, Design, Laparoscopic devices, Robotics, Robots, Surgery, Motion control, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

An Analytical Stress–Deflection Model for Fixed-Clamped Flexures Using a Pseudo-Rigid-Body Approach

Connor Huxman, Jared Butler
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 061010.
Paper No: JMR-22-1408
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056381
Published Online: January 18, 2023
View Article titled, An Analytical Stress–Deflection Model for Fixed-Clamped Flexures Using a Pseudo-Rigid-Body Approach
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Deflection, Stress, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Topology Optimization Method for Designing Compliant Mechanism With Given Constant Force Range

Junwen Liang, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Hongchuan Zhang, Rixin Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 061008.
Paper No: JMR-21-1643
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056379
Published Online: January 17, 2023
View Article titled, Topology Optimization Method for Designing Compliant Mechanism With Given Constant Force Range
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology optimization, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Density, Compliant mechanisms
Journal Articles

Mechanical Characterization of Compliant Cellular Robots. Part II: Active Strain

Gaurav Singh, Ahsan Nawroj, Aaron M. Dollar
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 021013.
Paper No: JMR-21-1511
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054613
Published Online: June 23, 2022
View Article titled, Mechanical Characterization of Compliant Cellular Robots. Part II: Active Strain
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Topics: Actuators, Deformation, Finite element analysis, Robots, Topology, Design, Stiffness, Shapes
Journal Articles

Automatic Design of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Crawling Robots Using Shape and Topology Optimization

Bicheng Chen, Nianfeng Wang, Rixin Wang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Wenjie Sun, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 021006.
Paper No: JMR-22-1026
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054642
Published Online: June 21, 2022
View Article titled, Automatic Design of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Crawling Robots Using Shape and Topology Optimization
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Elastomers, Optimization, Robots, Shapes, Topology, Actuators, Finite element analysis, B-splines
Journal Articles

The Mixed-Body Model: A Method for Predicting Large Deflections in Stepped Cantilever Beams

Brandon S. Sargent, Collin R. Ynchausti, Todd G. Nelson, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2022, 14(4): 041001.
Paper No: JMR-21-1473
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053376
Published Online: February 18, 2022
View Article titled, The Mixed-Body Model: A Method for Predicting Large Deflections in Stepped Cantilever Beams
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Topics: Deflection, Finite element analysis, Stress, Cantilever beams, Errors
Journal Articles

Nonlinear Analysis of a Class of Inversion-Based Compliant Cross-Spring Pivots

Shiyao Li, Guangbo Hao, Yingyue Chen, Jiaxiang Zhu, Giovanni Berselli
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2022, 14(3): 031007.
Paper No: JMR-21-1275
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052514
Published Online: November 18, 2021
View Article titled, Nonlinear Analysis of a Class of Inversion-Based Compliant Cross-Spring Pivots
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Topics: Design, Rotation, Springs, Stress, Stiffness, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Design of a Parallel Gripper Based on Topology Synthesis and Evolutionary Optimization

I-Ting Chi, Teeranoot Chanthasopeephan, Dung-An Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2022, 14(2): 021008.
Paper No: JMR-21-1153
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052335
Published Online: September 21, 2021
View Article titled, Design of a Parallel Gripper Based on Topology Synthesis and Evolutionary Optimization
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Topics: Design, Displacement, End effectors, Grippers, Optimization, Topology, Compliant mechanisms, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Stiffness Compensation Through Matching Buckling Loads in a Compliant Four-Bar Mechanism

A. Numić, T.W.A. Blad, F. van Keulen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2022, 14(2): 021007.
Paper No: JMR-21-1137
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052333
Published Online: September 21, 2021
View Article titled, Stiffness Compensation Through Matching Buckling Loads in a Compliant Four-Bar Mechanism
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Topics: Buckling, Deflection, Linkages, Stiffness, Stress, Architecture, Finite element analysis, Springs, Displacement
Journal Articles

Deployable Euler Spiral Connectors

Collin Ynchausti, Nathan Brown, Spencer P. Magleby, Anton E. Bowden, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2022, 14(2): 021003.
Paper No: JMR-20-1474
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052319
Published Online: September 20, 2021
View Article titled, Deployable Euler Spiral Connectors
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Deflection, Design, Finite element analysis, Spinal fusion, Stress, Compliant mechanisms, Approximation
Journal Articles

Optimization of Translational Flexure Joints Using Corrugated Units Under Stress Constraints

Canran Li, Nianfeng Wang, Fan Yue, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2021, 13(6): 061006.
Paper No: JMR-20-1439
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050763
Published Online: June 1, 2021
View Article titled, Optimization of Translational Flexure Joints Using Corrugated Units Under Stress Constraints
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Displacement, Finite element analysis, Optimization, Stress, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Kinetostatic Modeling of Planar Compliant Mechanisms With Flexible Beams, Linear Sliders, Multinary Rigid Links, and Multiple Loops

I-Ting Chi, Pei-Lun Chang, Ngoc Dang Khoa Tran, Dung-An Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2021, 13(5): 051002.
Paper No: JMR-20-1323
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050196
Published Online: May 19, 2021
View Article titled, Kinetostatic Modeling of Planar Compliant Mechanisms With Flexible Beams, Linear Sliders, Multinary Rigid Links, and Multiple Loops
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Displacement, Equilibrium (Physics), Finite element analysis, Grippers, Modeling, Stress, Deflection, Design
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Kinetostatic Modeling of Dual-Drive H-Type Gantry With Exchangeable Flexure Joints

Silu Chen, Hongyu Wan, Chao Jiang, Liuying Ye, Hongtao Yu, Miao Yang, Chi Zhang, Guilin Yang, Jiefeng Wu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2021, 13(4): 040909.
Paper No: JMR-20-1624
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050830
Published Online: May 17, 2021
View Article titled, Kinetostatic Modeling of Dual-Drive H-Type Gantry With Exchangeable Flexure Joints
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Modeling, Railroad passenger cars, Rotation, Finite element analysis, Simulation
Journal Articles

Hinges and Curved Lamina Emergent Torsional Joints in Cylindrical Developable Mechanisms

Kendall Seymour, Pietro Bilancia, Spencer Magleby, Larry Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2021, 13(3): 031002.
Paper No: JMR-20-1382
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049439
Published Online: March 15, 2021
View Article titled, Hinges and Curved Lamina Emergent Torsional Joints in Cylindrical Developable Mechanisms
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Topics: Cylinders, Deflection, Finite element analysis, Hinges, Membranes, Modeling, Nickel titanium alloys, Stiffness, Surgery, Cantilever beams
Journal Articles

TriRhino: A Five-Degrees-of-Freedom of Hybrid Serial–Parallel Manipulator With All Rotating Axes Being Continuous: Stiffness Analysis and Experiments

Yundou Xu, Fan Yang, Zhenghe Xu, Jiantao Yao, Yulin Zhou, Yongsheng Zhao
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2021, 13(2): 025002.
Paper No: JMR-20-1146
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049192
Published Online: January 22, 2021
View Article titled, TriRhino: A Five-Degrees-of-Freedom of Hybrid Serial–Parallel Manipulator With All Rotating Axes Being Continuous: Stiffness Analysis and Experiments
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Topics: Calibration, Manipulators, Stiffness, Machining, Structural design, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Deformation Modeling of Compliant Robotic Fingers Grasping Soft Objects

Nicolas Mouazé, Lionel Birglen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2021, 13(1): 011009.
Paper No: JMR-20-1116
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047988
Published Online: October 7, 2020
View Article titled, Deformation Modeling of Compliant Robotic Fingers Grasping Soft Objects
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Topics: Deformation, Grasping, Modeling, Robotics, Simulation, Springs, Grippers, Shapes, Finite element analysis, Engineering simulation
Journal Articles

Experimental Characterization of a Large-Range Parallel Kinematic XYZ Flexure Mechanism

Shorya Awtar, Jason Quint, John Ustick
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2021, 13(1): 015001.
Paper No: JMR-20-1056
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048259
Published Online: October 7, 2020
View Article titled, Experimental Characterization of a Large-Range Parallel Kinematic XYZ Flexure Mechanism
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Errors, Flexure mechanisms, Kinematics, Manufacturing, Sensors, Stiffness, Finite element analysis, Bending (Stress)