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Numic, A. (author), Blad, Thijs (author), van Keulen, A. (author)In this paper, a novel alternative method of stiffness compensation in buckled mechanisms is investigated. This method involves the use of critical load matching, i.e., matching the first two buckling loads of a mechanism. An analytical simply supported five-bar linkage model consisting of three rigid links, a prismatic slider joint, and four...journal article 2022
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Rommers, J. (author), Naves, M. (author), Brouwer, D. M. (author), Herder, J.L. (author)In this study, a flexure-based (compliant) linear guide with a motion range comparable to its footprint is presented. The design consists of two-folded leaf springs on which torsion reinforcement structures are added. Due to these structures, only two-folded leaf springs are needed instead of a minimum of five as in preexisting designs. The...journal article 2022