PZT-actuated compliant locking device

Conference paper (2018)

Authors

Martin Tschiersky University of Twente
Giovanni Berselli University of Genova
J.L. Herder Precision and Microsystems Engineering , Mechatronic Systems Design - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Dannis M. Brouwer University of Twente
Stefano Stramigioli University of Twente
Department
Precision and Microsystems Engineering
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Published Date

2018

Language

English

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Department

Precision and Microsystems Engineering

Abstract

In this paper, a novel design of a fully compliant locking device is presented, for possible application in robotic actuation systems. The synthesis method based on a rigid linkage mechanism is explained, a parametrization scheme is proposed, and an optimization procedure is conducted using kinetostatic flexible multi-body analysis in conjunction with global optimization techniques. The performance of the optimized locking device design is validated via numerical simulations.

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