18 research outputs found
Bistable Mechanisms for Space Applications - Fig 12
<p>(a) Initial position of the finite element model. (b) Position where highest stress occurs during deflection. (c) Second stable position of the model.</p
Overlay of the PRBM on the bistable mechanism.
<p>Overlay of the PRBM on the bistable mechanism.</p
Predicted energy curve of the metallic glass bistable mechanism from the PRBM.
<p>Predicted energy curve of the metallic glass bistable mechanism from the PRBM.</p
Bistable mechanism prototyped in ABS plastic, using a Dimension SST 1200ES 3D Printer, in its second stable position (left) and its fabricated position (right).
<p>Bistable mechanism prototyped in ABS plastic, using a Dimension SST 1200ES 3D Printer, in its second stable position (left) and its fabricated position (right).</p
Pseudo-rigid-body model of the compliant leg.
<p>The compliance is modeled in the torsional and linear springs.</p
Design iterations of the compliant bistable mechanism.
<p>Design iterations of the compliant bistable mechanism.</p
Design parameters for the bistable mechanism prototypes.
<p>Design parameters for the bistable mechanism prototypes.</p
Comparing geometry of compliant segments.
<p>The thicker segments increase the force slightly.</p
Design parameters for the bistable mechanism prototypes.
<p>Design parameters for the bistable mechanism prototypes.</p
Comparison of stresses for different design iterations of the compliant bistable mechanism.
<p>Comparison of stresses for different design iterations of the compliant bistable mechanism.</p