Abstract: Large-stroke flexure mechanisms inherently lose stiffness in supporting directions when deflected. A systematic approach to synthesize such hinges is currently lacking. In this paper, a new building block-based spatial ...

Abstract: When designing and optimizing spatial flexure mechanisms, it is hard to predict collision due to 3D motion and large deformations, which compromises the utilization of spatial freedom. A computationally efficient collision ...

Abstract: In this study, a flexure-based (compliant) linear guide with a motion range comparable to its footprint is presented. The design consists of two-folded leaf springs on which torsion reinforcement structures are added. Due ...