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In this chapter, the closed-form compliance equations for Circularly Curved-Beam Flexures are derived. Following a general modeling procedure previously described in the literature, each element of the spatial compliance matrix is analytically computed as a function of both hinge dimensions and employed material. The theoretical model is then validated by comparing analytical data with the results obtained through Finite Element Analysis. Finally, a case study is presented concerning the potential application of these types of flexures in the optimal design of compliant robotic fingers.
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Rad, F.P., Berselli, G., Vertechy, R., Castelli, V.P. (2014). Evaluating the Spatial Compliance of Circularly Curved-Beam Flexures. In: Thomas, F., Perez Gracia, A. (eds) Computational Kinematics. Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol 15. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7214-4_42
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