Compliant space mechanisms: a new frontier for compliant mechanisms

Compliant mechanisms offer distinct advantages for use in space that can address many of the issues encountered with current rigid-link space mechanisms. Compliant space mechanisms are defined as moveable mechanical assemblies that achieve their desired motion, force, or displacement by means of the...

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Main Authors: R. M. Fowler, L. L. Howell, S. P. Magleby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-10-01
Series:Mechanical Sciences
Online Access:http://www.mech-sci.net/2/205/2011/ms-2-205-2011.pdf