Author(s): Larry L. Howell (Editor), Spencer P. Magleby (Editor), Brian M. Olsen (Editor)
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 22 Feb. 2013
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 352 pages
ISBN-10: 1119953456
ISBN-13: 9781119953456
Book Description
A fully illustrated reference book giving an easy-to-understand introduction to compliant mechanisms
A broad compilation of compliant mechanisms to give inspiration and guidance to those interested in using compliant mechanisms in their designs, the Handbook of Compliant Mechanisms includes graphics and descriptions of many compliant mechanisms. It comprises an extensive categorization of devices that can be used to help readers identify compliant mechanisms related to their application. It also provides chapters on the basic background in compliant mechanisms, the categories of compliant mechanisms, and an example of how the Compendium can be used to facilitate compliant mechanism design.
Fully illustrated throughout to be easily understood and accessible at introductory levels
Covers all aspects pertaining to classification, elements, mechanisms and applications of compliant mechanisms
Summarizes a vast body of knowledge in easily understood diagrams and explanations
Helps readers appreciate the advantages that compliant mechanisms have to offer
Practical approach is ideal for potential practitioners who would like to realize designs with compliant mechanisms, members and elements
Breadth of topics covered also makes the book a useful reference for more advanced readers
Intended as an introduction to the area, the Handbook avoids technical jargon to assist non engineers involved in product design, inventors and engineers in finding clever solutions to problems of design and function.
Editorial Reviews
From the Inside Flap
HANDBOOK OF COMPLIANT MECHANISMS
Provides guidance and inspiration for developing compliant mechanisms
Compliant mechanisms offer advantages such as increased performance (for example, high precision, low weight, low friction), lower cost (such as simplified manufacture, low part count), and ability to miniaturize (they make possible micro and nano mechanical devices). However, because compliant mechanisms are relatively new compared to more traditional devices, it is difficult to find examples and resources to guide the device designers in their work.
The Handbook of Compliant Mechanisms provides a resource to those interested in exploiting the unique advantages of compliant mechanisms. It includes a concise summary of modelling and design methods, plus a broad compilation of compliant mechanisms that will provide inspiration and guidance for new designs. Other chapters provide basic background in compliant mechanisms, summaries of the major methods for their modelling and design, and an example of how the Handbook can be used to facilitate compliant mechanism design.
Key features:
Fully illustrated throughout to be easily understood and accessible at introductory levels, whilst the breadth of topics makes the book a useful reference for more advanced readers
Helps readers appreciate the advantages that compliant mechanisms have to offer
Covers all aspects pertaining to classification, elements, mechanisms and applications of compliant mechanisms
From the Back Cover
HANDBOOK OF COMPLIANT MECHANISMS
Provides guidance and inspiration for developing compliant mechanisms
Compliant mechanisms offer advantages such as increased performance (for example, high precision, low weight, low friction), lower cost (such as simplified manufacture, low part count), and ability to miniaturize (they make possible micro and nano mechanical devices). However, because compliant mechanisms are relatively new compared to more traditional devices, it is difficult to find examples and resources to guide the device designers in their work.
The Handbook of Compliant Mechanisms provides a resource to those interested in exploiting the unique advantages of compliant mechanisms. It includes a concise summary of modelling and design methods, plus a broad compilation of compliant mechanisms that will provide inspiration and guidance for new designs. Other chapters provide basic background in compliant mechanisms, summaries of the major methods for their modelling and design, and an example of how the Handbook can be used to facilitate compliant mechanism design.
Key features:
Fully illustrated throughout to be easily understood and accessible at introductory levels, whilst the breadth of topics makes the book a useful reference for more advanced readers
Helps readers appreciate the advantages that compliant mechanisms have to offer
Covers all aspects pertaining to classification, elements, mechanisms and applications of compliant mechanisms
About the Author
Editors LARRY L. HOWELL and SPENCER P. MAGLEBY,Brigham Young University, USA BRIAN M. OLSEN, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA
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