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Novel soft gripper with adjustable performance based on blade flexures

Accepted Manuscript
Mauricio Arredondo-Soto, Enrique Cuan-Urquizo, Alfonso Gómez-Espinosa, Armando Roman-Flores, Rafiq Ahmad
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1053
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066548
Published Online: September 13, 2024
View Article titled, Novel soft gripper with adjustable performance based on blade flexures
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Topics: Blades, Design, Grippers, Robots, Displacement, Machine components, Overlays (Materials engineering), Rigid-body mechanisms, Shapes, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Multi-Physics Three-Dimensional Component Placement and Routing Optimization Using Geometric Projection

Waheed B. Bello, Satya R. T. Peddada, Anurag Bhattacharyya, Lawrence E. Zeidner, James T. Allison, Kai A. James
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2024, 146(8): 081702.
Paper No: MD-23-1399
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064488
Published Online: February 1, 2024
View Article titled, Multi-Physics Three-Dimensional Component Placement and Routing Optimization Using Geometric Projection
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Topics: Design, Energy dissipation, Heat, Optimization, Physics, Temperature, Pressure, Topology optimization, Finite element analysis, Boundary-value problems
Journal Articles

Thermally Driven Multi-Objective Packing Optimization Using Acceleration Fields

W. Connor Moffatt, JaeSung Huh, Sangkook Jun, Il Yong Kim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2024, 146(8): 081703.
Paper No: MD-23-1442
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064489
Published Online: February 1, 2024
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Topics: Algorithms, Design, Optimization, Packing (Shipments), Packings (Cushioning), Temperature, Finite element analysis, Forced convection
Journal Articles

Rigid-Compliant Hybrid Cellular Expansion Mechanisms With Motion Amplification and Superposition

Tingwei Wang, Jingjun Yu, Hongzhe Zhao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2024, 146(6): 063304.
Paper No: MD-23-1565
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064240
Published Online: December 22, 2023
View Article titled, Rigid-Compliant Hybrid Cellular Expansion Mechanisms With Motion Amplification and Superposition
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Topics: Design, Displacement, Heat, Energy dissipation, Finite element analysis, Modeling
Journal Articles

Bistable Stopper Design and Force Prediction for Precision and Power Grasps of Soft Robotic Fingers for Industrial Manipulation

Xiaowei Shan, Lionel Birglen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mech. Des. April 2024, 146(4): 045001.
Paper No: MD-23-1495
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063763
Published Online: November 7, 2023
View Article titled, Bistable Stopper Design and Force Prediction for Precision and Power Grasps of Soft Robotic Fingers for Industrial Manipulation
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Topics: Artificial neural networks, Design, Finite element analysis, Grasping, Grippers, Robotics, Errors, Kinematics
Journal Articles

G-Puzzle: Infilling 3D Models With Reinforced G-Lattices

Arash Armanfar, Ersan Ustundag, Erkan Gunpinar
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2023, 145(10): 101702.
Paper No: MD-23-1265
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062832
Published Online: July 19, 2023
View Article titled, G-Puzzle: Infilling 3D Models With Reinforced G-Lattices
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Topics: Displacement, Optimization, Stiffness, Struts (Engineering), Three-dimensional models, Finite element analysis, Design, Compression, Mechanical properties
Journal Articles

Design, Analysis, and Experiment of the Origami Robot Based on Spherical-Linkage Parallel Mechanism

Yuntao Guan, Zheming Zhuang, Ze Zhang, Jian S. Dai
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2023, 145(8): 081701.
Paper No: MD-22-1549
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062497
Published Online: May 18, 2023
View Article titled, Design, Analysis, and Experiment of the Origami Robot Based on Spherical-Linkage Parallel Mechanism
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Topics: Design, Hinges, Manufacturing, Robots, Simulation, Parallel mechanisms, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of Multifidelity Finite Element Simulations

Henry Shaowu Yuchi, V. Roshan Joseph, C. F. Jeff Wu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2023, 145(6): 061703.
Paper No: MD-22-1200
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056874
Published Online: March 15, 2023
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of Multifidelity Finite Element Simulations
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Topics: Design, Experimental design, Finite element analysis, Modeling, Simulation, Engineering simulation, Deflection, Cantilever beams
Journal Articles

Neural Network-Assisted Design: A Study of Multiscale Topology Optimization With Smoothly Graded Cellular Structures

Sina Rastegarzadeh, Jun Wang, Jida Huang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2023, 145(1): 011701.
Paper No: MD-22-1154
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055505
Published Online: October 7, 2022
View Article titled, Neural Network-Assisted Design: A Study of Multiscale Topology Optimization With Smoothly Graded Cellular Structures
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology, Finite element analysis, Density, Artificial neural networks, Resolution (Optics)
Journal Articles

Iterative Uncertainty Calibration for Modeling Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes Using Statistical Moment-Based Metric

M. Rahmani Dehaghani, Yifan Tang, G. Gary Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2023, 145(1): 012001.
Paper No: MD-22-1210
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055149
Published Online: October 7, 2022
View Article titled, Iterative Uncertainty Calibration for Modeling Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes Using Statistical Moment-Based Metric
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Calibration, Metals, Modeling, Uncertainty, Finite element analysis, Physics
Journal Articles

A Compact Mirror-Symmetrical XY Compliant Parallel Manipulator for Minimizing Parasitic Rotations

Jiaxiang Zhu, Guangbo Hao, Shiyao Li, Xianwen Kong
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2022, 144(7): 073303.
Paper No: MD-21-1583
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053818
Published Online: March 24, 2022
View Article titled, A Compact Mirror-Symmetrical XY Compliant Parallel Manipulator for Minimizing Parasitic Rotations
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Topics: Design, Errors, Finite element analysis, Manipulators, Mirrors, Rotation, Stiffness, Displacement, Actuators, Stress
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of a Compact Piezo-Actuated Microgripper With a Large Amplification Ratio

Fangxin Chen, Qianjun Zhang, Yongzhuo Gao, Wei Dong
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. May 2022, 144(5): 054503.
Paper No: MD-21-1652
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053113
Published Online: December 20, 2021
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of a Compact Piezo-Actuated Microgripper With a Large Amplification Ratio
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Finite element analysis, Hinges, Kinematics, Modeling, Stiffness, Displacement, Statics
Journal Articles

Design, Analysis, and Test of a Novel Cylinder-Driven Mode Applied to Microgripper

Xiaodong Chen, Zhimin Xie, Huifeng Tan
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2022, 144(5): 053302.
Paper No: MD-21-1286
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053043
Published Online: December 6, 2021
View Article titled, Design, Analysis, and Test of a Novel Cylinder-Driven Mode Applied to Microgripper
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Topics: Cylinders, Design, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Grasping, Modeling, Hinges, Pressure
Journal Articles

Nonlinear Finite Element Load-Displacement Model and Analysis of Circular-Axis Hinge, Self-Similar Mechanism With Large Out-of-Plane Motion

M. Gh. Munteanu, N. Lobontiu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 013303.
Paper No: MD-21-1003
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051606
Published Online: July 21, 2021
View Article titled, Nonlinear Finite Element Load-Displacement Model and Analysis of Circular-Axis Hinge, Self-Similar Mechanism With Large Out-of-Plane Motion
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Topics: Displacement, Finite element analysis, Finite element model, Hinges, Stress
Journal Articles

Design of Contact-Aided Compliant Flexure Hinge Mechanism Using Superelastic Nitinol

Zhongyuan Ping, Tianci Zhang, Chi Zhang, Jianbin Liu, Siyang Zuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. November 2021, 143(11): 114501.
Paper No: MD-20-1922
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050750
Published Online: May 28, 2021
View Article titled, Design of Contact-Aided Compliant Flexure Hinge Mechanism Using Superelastic Nitinol
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compliant mechanisms, Design, Finite element analysis, Hinges, Nickel titanium alloys, Wire, Modeling, Kinematics, Tension
Journal Articles

A Novel Two-Stage Constant Force Compliant Microgripper

Tingting Ye, Jie Ling, Xi Kang, Zhao Feng, Xiaohui Xiao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2021, 143(5): 053302.
Paper No: MD-20-1085
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048217
Published Online: October 28, 2020
View Article titled, A Novel Two-Stage Constant Force Compliant Microgripper
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Displacement, Modeling, Simulation, Stiffness, Finite element analysis, Bending (Stress), Hinges, Grippers
Journal Articles

A Study on Basis Functions of the Parameterized Level Set Method for Topology Optimization of Continuums

Peng Wei, Yang Yang, Shikui Chen, Michael Yu Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2021, 143(4): 041701.
Paper No: MD-19-1631
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047900
Published Online: October 12, 2020
View Article titled, A Study on Basis Functions of the Parameterized Level Set Method for Topology Optimization of Continuums
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Topics: B-splines, Cantilever beams, Finite element analysis, Optimization, Topology, Shapes, Design
Journal Articles

Optimizing Topology and Fiber Orientations With Minimum Length Scale Control in Laminated Composites

Chuan Luo, James K. Guest
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2021, 143(2): 021704.
Paper No: MD-19-1554
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047899
Published Online: September 2, 2020
View Article titled, Optimizing Topology and Fiber Orientations With Minimum Length Scale Control in Laminated Composites
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Topics: Composite materials, Design, Fibers, Optimization, Topology, Stiffness, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Zero Torque Compliant Mechanisms Employing Pre-buckled Beams

Pietro Bilancia, Samuel P. Smith, Giovanni Berselli, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2020, 142(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-19-1837
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046810
Published Online: May 21, 2020
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Topics: Design, Finite element analysis, Optimization, Torque, Engineering prototypes, Springs, Deflection, Stiffness, Compliant mechanisms, Shapes
Journal Articles

Load–Displacement Characterization in Three Degrees-of-Freedom for General Lamina Emergent Torsion Arrays

Nathan A. Pehrson, Pietro Bilancia, Spencer Magleby, Larry Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2020, 142(9): 093301.
Paper No: MD-19-1559
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046072
Published Online: March 28, 2020
View Article titled, Load–Displacement Characterization in Three Degrees-of-Freedom for General Lamina Emergent Torsion Arrays
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Topics: Displacement, Finite element analysis, Rotation, Stiffness, Stress, Torsion, Compression, Degrees of freedom, Springs