Design iterations of the compliant bistable mechanism.

<p>Design iterations of the compliant bistable mechanism.</p

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

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

Overlay of the PRBM on the bistable mechanism.

<p>Overlay of the PRBM on the bistable mechanism.</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

Design parameters for the bistable mechanism prototypes.

<p>Design parameters for the bistable mechanism prototypes.</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

Pseudo-rigid-body model of the compliant leg.

<p>The compliance is modeled in the torsional and linear springs.</p

An example of the finite element mesh for the bistable mechanism.

<p>An example of the finite element mesh for the bistable mechanism.</p