Abstract
Flexure hinges inherently lose stiffness in supporting directions when deflected. This article presents a method for optimising the geometry of flexure hinges, aimed at maximising supporting stiffnesses. In addition, the new -Flexure Hinge design is presented. The considered hinges are subjected to a load and deflected a bidirectional angle of 20°. The optimisations show that the support stiffness is increased by a factor of 4.5 with respect to the conventional cross flexure hinge.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 24-30 |
| Journal | Mikroniek |
| Volume | 2013 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- METIS-302512
- IR-89488