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Handbook of Compliant Mechanisms

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ISBN-10: 1119953456

ISBN-13: 9781119953456

Edition: 2013

Authors: Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby, Brian M. Olsen

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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 and descriptions of many compliant mechanisms. It comprises an extensive categorization of devices that can be used to help readers identify compliant mechanisms related to their application. It also provides chapters on the basic background in compliant mechanisms, the categories of compliant mechanisms, and an example of how the Compendium can be used to facilitate compliant mechanism design.…    
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Book details

List price: $142.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/1/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Size: 6.90" wide x 9.70" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English

Acknowledgement of Contributors
Preface
Introduction to Compliant Mechanisms
Introduction to Compliant Mechanisms
Using the Handbook to Design Devices
Modeling of Compliant Mechanisms
Modeling of Intermediate Deflection Flexures
Modeling of Large Deflection Members
Modeling Mechanisms using the Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model
Pseudo-Rigid-Body Example
Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms
Synthesis through Freedom and Constraint Topologies
Synthesis through Topology Optimization
Synthesis through Rigid-Body Replacement
Synthesis through Use of Building Blocks
Library of Compliant Mechanisms
Library Organization
Elements of Mechanisms
Mechanisms
Example Application
References