Comparison of Concentrated and Distributed Compliant Elements in a 3D Printed Gripper

Cormack, J., Fotouhi, M. , Adams, G. and Pipe, T. (2021) Comparison of Concentrated and Distributed Compliant Elements in a 3D Printed Gripper. In: Towards Autonomous Robotic Systems (TAROS 2021), Lincoln, United Kingdom, 08-10 Sep 2021, pp. 193-197. ISBN 9783030891763 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-89177-0_20)

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Abstract

Compliant elements overcome many of the shortfalls of using 3D printing to create mechanisms, as print artefacts such as ‘stair stepping’ can cause issues with conventional joints. One of the key decisions when designing a compliant mechanism is choosing to either concentrate the compliance into a small region that resembles a conventional hinge, or distribute it over a larger area. This research details the simulated deformation and stress difference between these two types of compliant elements for a 3D printed gripper. Results show that for the same gripper deformation, the distributed compliant element experiences much less stress, at the expense of stiffness in secondary loading directions.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Fotouhi, Dr Mohammad
Authors: Cormack, J., Fotouhi, M., Adams, G., and Pipe, T.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Autonomous Systems and Connectivity
ISBN:9783030891763
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher
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