Compliant systems : mechanics of elastically deformable mechanisms, actuators and sensors

Compliant systems are characterized by complex deformation and motion behavior, which complicates both their modeling and ultimately their application. This book presents methods both of classifying and of modeling compliant mechanisms, actuators, and sensors according to diverse criteria, enabling or simplifying their selection, modeling and design. The content of this book is based on many years of experience gathered at the Compliant Systems Group at Technische Universität Ilmenau, and is the subject of a number of classes offered to students of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This book is intended both for students of engineering, as well as those who have already qualified. Further, it is written for anyone interested in compliant systems, or who wishes to implement them. Compliant mechanisms and actuators are growing in importance due to their benefits in robotics, medical technology, sensor applications, or in handling compressible objects. This book helps to understand the mechanical behavior of compliant systems. Suggested classifications and different modeling methods are shown that allow for the description of compliant systems. Includes numerous examples and solutions for compliant mechanisms to explain their special features. Highly-relevant topic for robotics, medical technology and related applications.

Compliant mechanisms and actuators are growing in importance due to their benefits in robotics, medical technology, sensor applications, or in handling compressible objects. This book helps to understand the mechanical behavior of compliant systems. Suggested classifications and different modeling methods are shown that allow for the description of compliant systems.