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3D Printed Resonant Compliant Mechanism to Reduce Motor Torque Requirements of Machines With Cyclic Operation

Luca Luzi, Amedeo Carloni, Lorenzo Agostini, Riccardo Pucci, Mohamed Refat, Giovanni Berselli, Rocco Vertechy
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T07A012, September 14–15, 2021
Paper No: SMASIS2021-68293
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-68293
View Paper titled, 3D Printed Resonant Compliant Mechanism to Reduce Motor Torque Requirements of Machines With Cyclic Operation
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Compliant mechanisms, Engines, Fibers, Machinery, Motors, Optimization, Resonance, Topology, Torque
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Fused Filament Fabrication of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics for Compliant Mechanisms

Mohamed Refat, Luca Luzi, Lorenzo Agostini, Riccardo Pucci, Giovanni Berselli, Rocco Vertechy
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T07A015, September 14–15, 2021
Paper No: SMASIS2021-68331
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-68331
View Paper titled, Fused Filament Fabrication of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics for Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Compliant mechanisms, Composite materials, Fibers, Manufacturing
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Shape Memory Modeling of a Nonlinear and Superelastic Compliant Mechanism

Brianne Hargrove, Angela Nastevska, Jovana Jovanova, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2021, ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T01A005, September 14–15, 2021
Paper No: SMASIS2021-67651
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67651
View Paper titled, Shape Memory Modeling of a Nonlinear and Superelastic Compliant Mechanism
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Modeling, Shape memory alloys, Shapes
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Modeling and Prototyping of Self-Folding Origami Structure

Jovana Jovanova, Simona Domazetovska, Vasko Changoski
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2019, ASME 2019 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A012, September 9–11, 2019
Paper No: SMASIS2019-5676
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2019-5676
View Paper titled, Modeling and Prototyping of Self-Folding Origami Structure
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Topics: Active materials, Actuators, Additive manufacturing, Biomimetics, Compliant mechanisms, Design, Geometry, Mechanical engineering, Modeling, Packaging
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Target Shape Optimization of 3D Compliant Mechanism With Superelastic Joints and Shape Memory Actuation

Jovana Jovanova, Angela Nastevska, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2019, ASME 2019 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T06A008, September 9–11, 2019
Paper No: SMASIS2019-5639
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2019-5639
View Paper titled, Target Shape Optimization of 3D Compliant Mechanism With Superelastic Joints and Shape Memory Actuation
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Nickel titanium alloys, Optimization, Shape optimization, Shapes
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On the Design of a Long-Stroke Beam-Based Compliant Mechanism Providing Quasi-Constant Force

Pietro Bilancia, Alessandro Geraci, Giovanni Berselli
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2019, ASME 2019 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, V001T03A001, September 9–11, 2019
Paper No: SMASIS2019-5519
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2019-5519
View Paper titled, On the Design of a Long-Stroke Beam-Based Compliant Mechanism Providing Quasi-Constant Force
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Deflection, Dimensions, Shapes, Bending (Stress), Computer software, Control algorithms, Design methodology, Engineering prototypes
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Smart Trailing Edges for Wind Turbines

Johannes Riemenschneider, Martin Pohl, Róbert Ungurán, Vlaho Petrović, Martin Kühn, Ayan Haldar, Hinesh Madhusoodanan, Eelco Jansen, Raimund Rolfes
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T04A001, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-7916
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7916
View Paper titled, Smart Trailing Edges for Wind Turbines
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Topics: Wind turbines, Stress, Blades, Fatigue, Rotors, Compliant mechanisms, Design, Simulation, Structural design, Wind shear
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Design of a Beam-Based Variable Stiffness Actuator via Shape Optimization in a CAD/CAE Environment

Pietro Bilancia, Giovanni Berselli, Umberto Scarcia, Gianluca Palli
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T03A013, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8053
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8053
View Paper titled, Design of a Beam-Based Variable Stiffness Actuator via Shape Optimization in a CAD/CAE Environment
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Topics: Actuators, Computer-aided design, Computer-aided engineering, Design, Shape optimization, Stiffness, Robots, Compliant mechanisms, Safety, Additive manufacturing
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Parametric Design of a Soft Gripper Actuated Using the Electrostrictive PVDF-Based Terpolymer

Wei Zhang, Jonathan Hong, Saad Ahmed, Zoubeida Ounaies, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Modeling, Simulation, and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation, V001T01A006, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-7966
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-7966
View Paper titled, Parametric Design of a Soft Gripper Actuated Using the Electrostrictive PVDF-Based Terpolymer
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Topics: Grippers, Parametric design, Deflection, Design, Finite element analysis, Actuators, Grasping, Biomedicine, Compliant mechanisms, Deformation
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Functionally Graded Cellular Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanism for Energy Absorption

Jovana Jovanova, Angela Nastevska, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V002T06A012, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8175
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8175
View Paper titled, Functionally Graded Cellular Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanism for Energy Absorption
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Topics: Absorption, Compliant mechanisms, Materials properties, Stress, Additive manufacturing, Curved walls, Deformation, Elastic moduli, Geometry, Metals
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Modeling of the Interface of Functionally Graded Superelastic Zones in Compliant Deployable Structures

Jovana Jovanova, Simona Domazetovska, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2018, Volume 2: Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V002T06A013, September 10–12, 2018
Paper No: SMASIS2018-8176
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2018-8176
View Paper titled, Modeling of the Interface of Functionally Graded Superelastic Zones in Compliant Deployable Structures
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Topics: Modeling, Bending (Stress), Design, Geometry, Materials properties, Nickel titanium alloys, Additive manufacturing, Alloys, Compliant mechanisms, Deformation
Proceedings Papers

Optimization of Spatially Distributed Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms in a Dynamic Structure

Joseph Calogero, Mary Frecker, Zohaib Hasnain, James E. Hubbard, Jr.
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T06A010, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3842
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3842
View Paper titled, Optimization of Spatially Distributed Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms in a Dynamic Structure
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Optimization, Wings, Design, Shapes, Genetic algorithms, Center of mass, Dynamics (Mechanics), Machine learning, Spar platforms
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Optimization of a Forward-Swept Compliant Mechanism

Joseph Calogero, Mary Frecker, Zohaib Hasnain, James E. Hubbard, Jr.
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 1: Development and Characterization of Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting; Emerging Technologies, V001T06A011, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3843
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3843
View Paper titled, Optimization of a Forward-Swept Compliant Mechanism
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Optimization, Design, Stress, Wings, Degrees of freedom, Deformation, Flight, Genetic algorithms, Pareto optimization
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Two Stage Design of Compliant Mechanisms With Superelastic Compliant Joints

Jovana Jovanova, Mary Frecker
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2017, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control of Adaptive Systems; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V002T03A019, September 18–20, 2017
Paper No: SMASIS2017-3825
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2017-3825
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Optimization, Finite element analysis, Nickel titanium alloys, Adaptive structures, Additive manufacturing, Biomimetics, Equipment performance, Geometry
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Droop Nose With Elastic Skin

Johannes Riemenschneider, Martin Radestock, Srinivas Vasista, Oliver Huxdorf, Hans Peter Monner
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 1: Multifunctional Materials; Mechanics and Behavior of Active Materials; Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring, V001T04A006, September 28–30, 2016
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9130
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9130
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Topics: Skin, Shapes, Compliant mechanisms, Design, Wings, Airfoils, Manufacturing, Optimization, Aviation, Chords (Trusses)
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Experimental Validation of Compliant Joints in a Dynamic Spar Numerical Model

Joseph Calogero, Mary Frecker, Zohaib Hasnain, James E. Hubbard, Jr.
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T06A006, September 28–30, 2016
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9074
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9074
View Paper titled, Experimental Validation of Compliant Joints in a Dynamic Spar Numerical Model
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Topics: Computer simulation, Spar platforms, Wing spars, Damping, Kinematics, Compliant mechanisms, Computers, Cycles, Dampers, Deflection
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Target Shape Optimization of Functionally Graded Shape Memory Alloy Compliant Mechanism

Jovana Jovanova, Mary Frecker, Reginald F. Hamilton, Todd A. Palmer
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2016, Volume 2: Modeling, Simulation and Control; Bio-Inspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T03A006, September 28–30, 2016
Paper No: SMASIS2016-9070
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2016-9070
View Paper titled, Target Shape Optimization of Functionally Graded Shape Memory Alloy Compliant Mechanism
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Shape memory alloys, Shape optimization, Geometry, Shapes, Elasticity, Mechanical properties, Nickel titanium alloys, Optimization, Stress
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Understanding the Relationship Between Pitch Agility and Propulsive Aerodynamic Forces in Bio-Inspired Flapping Wing Vehicles

Zohaib Hasnain, James E. Hubbard, Jr., Joseph Calogero, Mary I. Frecker, Aimy A. Wissa
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 2: Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T06A001, September 21–23, 2015
Paper No: SMASIS2015-8835
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8835
View Paper titled, Understanding the Relationship Between Pitch Agility and Propulsive Aerodynamic Forces in Bio-Inspired Flapping Wing Vehicles
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Topics: Aerodynamics, Biomimetics, Fluid-dynamic forces, Vehicles, Wings, Cycles, Flight, Stiffness, Shapes, Spar platforms
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Modeling of a Symmetric Five-Bar Displacement Amplification Compliant Mechanism Using Energy Methods

Moataz M. Elsisy, Yasser Anis, Mustafa Arafa, Chahinaz Saleh
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 2: Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T07A002, September 21–23, 2015
Paper No: SMASIS2015-8829
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8829
View Paper titled, Modeling of a Symmetric Five-Bar Displacement Amplification Compliant Mechanism Using Energy Methods
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Displacement, Modeling, Bending (Stress), Hinges, Dimensions, Vibration, Corners (Structural elements), Deflection, Design
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Bench Top Test of a Droop Nose With Compliant Mechanism

Johannes Riemenschneider, Srinivas Vasista, Bram van de Kamp, Hans Peter Monner
Proc. ASME. SMASIS2015, Volume 2: Integrated System Design and Implementation; Structural Health Monitoring; Bioinspired Smart Materials and Systems; Energy Harvesting, V002T04A004, September 21–23, 2015
Paper No: SMASIS2015-8853
https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2015-8853
View Paper titled, Bench Top Test of a Droop Nose With Compliant Mechanism
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Skin, Optimization, Shapes, Wind tunnels, Wings, Aviation, Composite materials, Emissions