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The Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model For Dynamic Predictions Of Macro And Micro Compliant Mechanisms, Scott Marvin Lyon
The Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model For Dynamic Predictions Of Macro And Micro Compliant Mechanisms, Scott Marvin Lyon
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This work discusses the dynamic predictions of compliant mechanisms using the Pseudo-Rigid-Body model (PRBM). In order to improve the number of mechanisms that can be modeled, this research develops and identifies several key concepts in the behavior of beam segments where both ends are fixed to a rigid body (fixed-fixed flexible segments). A model is presented, and several examples are discussed. The dynamic behavior of several compliant segments is predicted using the PRBM and the results are compared to finite element analysis and experimental results. Details are presented as to the transient behavior of a typical uniform rectangular cross section …