Abstract

A mathematical dynamic model is derived for the compliant constant-force mechanism, based on the pseudo-rigid-body model simplification of the device. The compliant constant-force mechanism is a slider mechanism incorporating large-deflection beams, which outputs near-constant-force across the range of its designed deflection. The equation of motion is successfully validated with empirical data from five separate mechanisms, comprising two configurations of compliant constant-force mechanism. The dynamic model is cast in generalized form to represent all possible configurations of compliant constant-force mechanism. Deriving the dynamic equation from the pseudo-rigid-body model is useful because every configuration is represented by the same model, so a separate treatment is not required for each configuration. An unexpected dynamic trait of the constant-force mechanism is discovered: there exists a range of frequencies for which the output force of the mechanism accords nearer to constant-force than does the output force at static levels.

Degree

MS

College and Department

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology; Mechanical Engineering

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http://lib.byu.edu/about/copyright/

Date Submitted

2003-11-03

Document Type

Thesis

Handle

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd172

Keywords

compliant mechanisms, constant-force, pseudo-rigid-body model, closed-form dynamic model, large beam deflection, Lagrange's method

Language

English

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