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Sonneveld, D.D. (author), Nijssen, J.P.A. (author), van Ostayen, R.A.J. (author)Compliant joints have significant advantages compared to rigid-body hinges due to a monolithic design and the absence of friction, which prevents effects like wear, backlash, and stick-slip behavior. However, the loading capability is often limited and the support stiffness generally decreases during rotation. A new design principle called...journal article 2023