Topology optimization of compliant mechanisms with multiple degrees of freedom

High-tech equipment critically relies on the precise and reliable fine alignment of components such as mirrors and lenses for calibration and adaptation of instrumentation. To meet the ever-increasing requirements on precision, engineers typically resort to monolithic compliant mechanisms. These mechanisms gain mobility by deformation of the...

Towards Topology Optimization for constructing Compliant Optical Mount Mechanisms by means of Additive Manufacturing

Optical systems in high precision equipment become increasingly more complex due to the raising number of optical mounts used for mounting and positioning of optical components. Additional, the installation of electronics and inert gas purging systems to protect the optics against the abrasive optical beam extends the amount of components in the...

Statically Balanced Compliant Mechanisms: Theory and Synthesis