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Metamorphic Flexure Bearings for Extended Range of Motion

Accepted Manuscript
Cameron Taylor, Will Flanagan, Talmage Jones, He Kai Lim, Jonathan Hopkins, Tyler Clites
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1727
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068296
Published Online: March 25, 2025
View Article titled, Metamorphic Flexure Bearings for Extended Range of Motion
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Topics: Bearings, Bending (Stress), Compliant mechanisms, Design, Springs, Wear, Biomedicine, Compression, Downtime, Health care
Journal Articles

Large Language Models for Computer-Aided Design Fine Tuned: Dataset and Experiments

Yuewan Sun, Xingang Li, Zhenghui Sha
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2025, 147(4): 041710.
Paper No: MD-24-1560
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067713
Published Online: February 27, 2025
View Article titled, Large Language Models for Computer-Aided Design Fine Tuned: Dataset and Experiments
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Topics: Computer-aided design, Large language models, Design, Springs
Journal Articles

A Visual Representation of Engineering Catalogs Using Variational Autoencoders

Saketh Sridhara, Krishnan Suresh
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2025, 147(4): 041708.
Paper No: MD-24-1448
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067477
Published Online: February 11, 2025
View Article titled, A Visual Representation of Engineering Catalogs Using Variational Autoencoders
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Topics: Bearings, Design, Dimensions, Errors, Springs, Motors, Feedback, Elongation, Encryption, Space
Journal Articles

Development and Validation of Robotic Ankle Exoskeleton With Parallel Nonlinear Elastic Actuator

Bing Chen, Chenpu Shi, Bin Zi, Ling Qin, Qingsong Xu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2024, 146(11): 113304.
Paper No: MD-23-1760
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065561
Published Online: June 3, 2024
View Article titled, Development and Validation of Robotic Ankle Exoskeleton With Parallel Nonlinear Elastic Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Exoskeleton devices, Robotics, Springs, Torque, Weight (Mass), Engines, Motors, Control equipment
Journal Articles

Design, Modeling, and Evaluation of a Hybrid Driven Knee-Ankle Orthosis With Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Zhi Sun, Yuan Li, Bin Zi, Bing Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2023, 145(6): 063301.
Paper No: MD-22-1595
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056692
Published Online: February 10, 2023
View Article titled, Design, Modeling, and Evaluation of a Hybrid Driven Knee-Ankle Orthosis With Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Knee, Shape memory alloys, Springs, Orthotics
Journal Articles

Gravity Balancing of a Two-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Robotic Platform With Variable Payloads

Vu Linh Nguyen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 024501.
Paper No: MD-22-1394
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056258
Published Online: December 13, 2022
View Article titled, Gravity Balancing of a Two-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Robotic Platform With Variable Payloads
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Topics: Design, Gravity (Force), Robotics, Springs, Torque, Gears, Actuators
Journal Articles

An Interactive Rehabilitation Mechanism Design System for Kinematic and Kinetostatic Synthesis With Expandable Solution Space

Xiangyun Li, Xin Shu, Peng Chen, Xi Yu, Kang Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 023302.
Paper No: MD-22-1473
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056007
Published Online: November 1, 2022
View Article titled, An Interactive Rehabilitation Mechanism Design System for Kinematic and Kinetostatic Synthesis With Expandable Solution Space
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Topics: Design, Errors, Kinematics, Gravity (Force), Linkages, Algorithms, Springs
Journal Articles

Design of a Compact Gear-Spring Mechanism for Static Balancing of Variable Payloads

Vu Linh Nguyen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2022, 144(12): 123301.
Paper No: MD-22-1245
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055121
Published Online: August 26, 2022
View Article titled, Design of a Compact Gear-Spring Mechanism for Static Balancing of Variable Payloads
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Topics: Design, Gears, Springs, Torque, Actuators
Journal Articles

Zero-Free-Length Elastic System for Gravity Compensation of Parallel Mechanisms With Delta and Delta-Like Architectures

Lixing Jin, Quanbin Lai, Rui Ma, Weijun Zhang, Xingguang Duan, Changsheng Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2022, 144(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-22-1211
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054909
Published Online: July 22, 2022
View Article titled, Zero-Free-Length Elastic System for Gravity Compensation of Parallel Mechanisms With Delta and Delta-Like Architectures
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Topics: Gravity (Force), Springs, Stiffness, Parallel mechanisms
Journal Articles

Transmission Mechanism Combining Self-Excited Vibrations and One-Way Clutches

Norio Yonezawa, Eiji Tsuchiya, Tomoyuki Toyama, Shigefumi Mori
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2022, 144(8): 083401.
Paper No: MD-22-1080
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054452
Published Online: May 24, 2022
View Article titled, Transmission Mechanism Combining Self-Excited Vibrations and One-Way Clutches
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Motors, Springs, Torque, Vibration, Steady state, Levers, Gears, Photodynamic therapy, Inertia (Mechanics)
Journal Articles

A Novel Design of Torsion Spring-Connected Nonlinear Stiffness Actuator Based on Cam Mechanism

Xiangxu Qu, Dongxing Cao, Ruheng Qu, Guyu Zhang, Shan Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2022, 144(8): 083303.
Paper No: MD-21-1349
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054116
Published Online: April 22, 2022
View Article titled, A Novel Design of Torsion Spring-Connected Nonlinear Stiffness Actuator Based on Cam Mechanism
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Topics: Design, Springs, Stiffness, Torque, Torsion, Actuators, Deflection
Journal Articles

Modeling and Development of Passively Adaptive Assistive Tools for the Assembly of Press-Fit Components

Jérôme Landuré, Thierry Laliberté, Clément Gosselin, Muhammad E. Abdallah
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2021, 143(9): 093301.
Paper No: MD-20-1715
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050106
Published Online: March 19, 2021
View Article titled, Modeling and Development of Passively Adaptive Assistive Tools for the Assembly of Press-Fit Components
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Topics: Design, Manufacturing, Springs, Rotation, Kinematics, Architecture, Press fits
Journal Articles

Bistability in Cylindrical Developable Mechanisms Through the Principle of Reflection

Jared Butler, Jacob Greenwood, Larry L. Howell, Spencer Magleby
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2021, 143(8): 083302.
Paper No: MD-20-1511
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049655
Published Online: February 5, 2021
View Article titled, Bistability in Cylindrical Developable Mechanisms Through the Principle of Reflection
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Topics: Linkages, Reflection, Springs, Theorems (Mathematics), Design
Journal Articles

Topology Optimization of Linkage Mechanisms Simultaneously Considering Both Kinematic and Compliance Characteristics

Sang Min Han, Yoon Young Kim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2021, 143(6): 061704.
Paper No: MD-20-1214
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048411
Published Online: November 20, 2020
View Article titled, Topology Optimization of Linkage Mechanisms Simultaneously Considering Both Kinematic and Compliance Characteristics
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Linkages, Optimization, Springs, Topology, Stiffness, Bushings
Journal Articles

A General Modeling Methodology for the Quasistatic Behavior of Spiral Torsion Springs

Juan M. Munoz-Guijosa, Alejandro Silva, Cristina Alén-Cordero, Álvaro Guzmán
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2021, 143(1): 013401.
Paper No: MD-20-1006
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047174
Published Online: July 24, 2020
View Article titled, A General Modeling Methodology for the Quasistatic Behavior of Spiral Torsion Springs
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Topics: Springs, Strips, Torque, Friction, Rotation
Journal Articles

Zero Torque Compliant Mechanisms Employing Pre-buckled Beams

Pietro Bilancia, Samuel P. Smith, Giovanni Berselli, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2020, 142(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-19-1837
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046810
Published Online: May 21, 2020
View Article titled, Zero Torque Compliant Mechanisms Employing Pre-buckled Beams
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Topics: Design, Finite element analysis, Optimization, Torque, Engineering prototypes, Springs, Deflection, Stiffness, Compliant mechanisms, Shapes
Journal Articles

Load–Displacement Characterization in Three Degrees-of-Freedom for General Lamina Emergent Torsion Arrays

Nathan A. Pehrson, Pietro Bilancia, Spencer Magleby, Larry Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2020, 142(9): 093301.
Paper No: MD-19-1559
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046072
Published Online: March 28, 2020
View Article titled, Load–Displacement Characterization in Three Degrees-of-Freedom for General Lamina Emergent Torsion Arrays
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Topics: Displacement, Finite element analysis, Rotation, Stiffness, Stress, Torsion, Compression, Degrees of freedom, Springs
Journal Articles

A Two-Dimensional Adjustable Constant-Force Mechanism

Yu-Ling Kuo, Chao-Chieh Lan
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2020, 142(6): 063304.
Paper No: MD-19-1319
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044917
Published Online: November 25, 2019
View Article titled, A Two-Dimensional Adjustable Constant-Force Mechanism
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Topics: Design, Springs, Stiffness, Displacement, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Optimization of the Energy Consumption Through Spring Balancing of Servo-Actuated Mechanisms

Dario Richiedei, Alberto Trevisani
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2020, 142(1): 012301.
Paper No: MD-19-1061
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043936
Published Online: October 3, 2019
View Article titled, Optimization of the Energy Consumption Through Spring Balancing of Servo-Actuated Mechanisms
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Topics: Springs, Gravity (Force), Energy consumption, Energy dissipation, Design
Journal Articles

Simultaneous Shape and Topology Optimization of Planar Linkage Mechanisms Based on the Spring-Connected Rigid Block Model

Jeonghan Yu, Sang Min Han, Yoon Young Kim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2020, 142(1): 011401.
Paper No: MD-19-1077
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044327
Published Online: September 30, 2019
View Article titled, Simultaneous Shape and Topology Optimization of Planar Linkage Mechanisms Based on the Spring-Connected Rigid Block Model
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Topics: Linkages, Optimization, Shapes, Springs, Topology, Design, End effectors, Trajectories (Physics)