Symmetric Kinetostatic Behavior From Asymmetric Spatially Curved Beams

Abstract A cantilevered rod’s endpoint has a symmetric stiffness profile throughout its range of motion. Generally, this is not the case for spatially curved compliant beams, particularly if they are asymmetric, i.e., their fixation in symmetry plane operating field. This paper discusses technique obtaining kinetostatic behavior from type asymmetric beam over relatively large To accomplish this, parametrization scheme was used to base geometry on limited number control parameters. These parameters were then as inputs optimization order create beams with behavior. process further investigated using different sets validate method’s performance, experiments prototypes conducted. The results demonstrated high degree congruence simulations anticipated Comparing non-optimized benchmark beam, experimental performance resulting shapes up 68% improvement desired