THE DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF A COMPLIANT BICYCLE DERAILER

Authors

Matthew Christensen, Brigham Young University
Dr. Larry L. Howell, Brigham Young University

Keywords

design, synthesis, compliant bicycle derailer, pin

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Compliant mechanisms are those which gain part or all of their motion from the flexibility of their parts. For example, the motion of a hinge can be alternatively provided by a pin (like a hinge on a door), or by a thin flexible member (like a hinge in the cover of a book). The door hinge is easily designed by selecting brackets and a pin with adequate strength to support the loads. The book hinge is more difficult to design. The book has additional considerations like designing the material thin enough to bend, thick enough to bear the load, and be able to bend thousands of times.

Recommended Citation

Christensen, Matthew and Howell, Dr. Larry L. (2013) "THE DESIGN AND SYNTHESIS OF A COMPLIANT BICYCLE DERAILER," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1992.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1992