A pseudo-rigid body model based on finite displacements and strain energy

• Published in: Mechanism and machine theory Vol. 149; p. 103811
• Main Author: Verotti, Matteo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2020
• Subjects: Center of rotation; Compliant mechanisms; Flexures; Large deflections; Pseudo-rigid-body model; Center of rotation; Flexures; Large deflections; Compliant mechanisms; Pseudo-rigid-body model

•A pseudo-rigid body model for flexures undergoing large deflections is presented.•The model is obtained considering finite displacements of the free-end section.•Strain energy is evaluated to calculate the stiffness coefficients.•Deformed configurations with inflection point are considered in the m...