..., non-smooth paths. Such paths can be traced by rigid-body or partially compliant mechanisms as well but the complexity, bulkiness and the presence of hinges is a disadvantage in terms of increased friction, backlash, need for lubrication, noise, and vibrations. In designing CCMs, both curved frame...

... with multiple degrees of freedom using insert molding. 24 01 2011 05 08 2011 14 12 2011 14 12 2011 assembling hinges injection moulding machine bearings medical robotics polymers prototypes shrinkage surgery Current methods to manufacture highly articulating...

...Guimin Chen; Xiaoyuan Liu; Yunlei Du Flexure hinges have been used to produce frictionless and backlashless transmissions in a variety of precision mechanisms. Although there are many types of flexure hinges available, designers often chose a single type of flexure hinge (e.g., circular flexure...