This paper presents recent research in the design of continuous structures that deflect to achieve a specified movement. The procedure starts with a graph that describes the structure as vertices and edges with a designated workpiece, i.e. a platform whose movement is of interest. The size and shape of these graph elements are transformed and the associated deflection is optimized to achieve the desired workpiece movement. Example calculations yield a continuous structure that deflects so its platform follows a rectilinear movement and another structure that coils upward with evenly spaced angles. A physical version of the formerly mentioned structure was fabricated using additive manufacturing and is shown to exhibit the predicted movement.


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    Title :

    Design of Continuum Mechanisms with Target Motions


    Additional title:

    Mechan. Machine Science



    Conference:

    USCToMM Symposium on Mechanical Systems and Robotics ; 2022 ; Rapid City, SD, USA May 19, 2022 - May 21, 2022



    Publication date :

    2022-04-01


    Size :

    11 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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