To overcome the constraint of conventional tilted beam-based bistable mechanism, this paper proposes a novel type of bistable structure based on tilted-angle compound parallelogram flexure to achieve a larger stroke of negative stiffness region while maintaining a compact physical size. As an application of the presented bistable mechanism, a flexure constant-force micropositioning stage is designed to deliver a large stroke. The constant force output is obtained by combining a bistable flexure mechanism with a positive-stiffness flexure mechanism. To facilitate the parametric design of the flexure mechanism, analytical models are derived to quantify the stage performance. The models are verified by carrying out nonlinear finite-element analysis (FEA). A metal prototype is fabricated for experimental study. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed ideas for a long-stroke, constant-force compliant mechanism dedicated to precision micropositioning applications. Experimental results also show the appearance of two-stage constant force due to the manufacturing errors of the bistable beams.
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Design of a Large-Stroke Bistable Mechanism for the Application in Constant-Force Micropositioning Stage
Qingsong Xu
Qingsong Xu
Smart and Micro/Nano Systems Laboratory,
Department of Electromechanical Engineering,
Faculty of Science and Technology,
University of Macau,
Avenida da Universidade,
Taipa, Macau, China
e-mail: QSXu@umac.mo
Department of Electromechanical Engineering,
Faculty of Science and Technology,
University of Macau,
Avenida da Universidade,
Taipa, Macau, China
e-mail: QSXu@umac.mo
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Qingsong Xu
Smart and Micro/Nano Systems Laboratory,
Department of Electromechanical Engineering,
Faculty of Science and Technology,
University of Macau,
Avenida da Universidade,
Taipa, Macau, China
e-mail: QSXu@umac.mo
Department of Electromechanical Engineering,
Faculty of Science and Technology,
University of Macau,
Avenida da Universidade,
Taipa, Macau, China
e-mail: QSXu@umac.mo
Manuscript received May 1, 2016; final manuscript received November 3, 2016; published online December 2, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Hai-Jun Su.
J. Mechanisms Robotics. Feb 2017, 9(1): 011006 (7 pages)
Published Online: December 2, 2016
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Received:
May 1, 2016
Revised:
November 3, 2016
Citation
Xu, Q. (December 2, 2016). "Design of a Large-Stroke Bistable Mechanism for the Application in Constant-Force Micropositioning Stage." ASME. J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017; 9(1): 011006. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035220
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