Abstract: A three-node six degree-of-freedom per-node line element that is sensitive to axial, bending, and torsional loading is introduced to model single-axis right circular hinges of constant width that ...

Abstract: The paper introduces the circular cross-section corner-filleted flexure hinges as connectors in three-dimensional compliant mechanism applications. Compliance factors are derived analytically for ...

Abstract: The correct equations (15), (16) and (17) are: Display FormulaC11=12/(Ebt3){l−2r+2r[t(4r+t)(6r2+4rt+t2)+6r(2r+t)2t1/2(4r+t)1/2a tan(1+4r/t)1/2](2r+t)−1(4r+t)−3}Display FormulaC12=−6l/[Ebt3(2r+t)(4r+t)2]{(4r+t) ...

Abstract: The paper presents an analytical approach to corner-filleted flexure hinges. Closed- form solutions are derived for the in-plane compliance factors. It is demonstrated that the corner-filleted ...