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Journal Articles

Graphic Transfer Matrix Method for Kinetostatic and Dynamic Analyses of Compliant Mechanisms

Lei Yuan, Mingxiang Ling, Jianhao Lai, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 021009.
Paper No: JMR-22-1220
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056827
Published Online: March 8, 2023
View Article titled, Graphic Transfer Matrix Method for Kinetostatic and Dynamic Analyses of Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Chain, Compliant mechanisms, Displacement, Hinges, Modeling, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Static and Dynamic Compliance Analyses of Curved-Axis Flexure Hinges: A Discrete Beam Transfer Matrix

Mingxiang Ling, Lei Yuan, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. June 2023, 145(6): 064501.
Paper No: MD-22-1647
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056757
Published Online: February 13, 2023
View Article titled, Static and Dynamic Compliance Analyses of Curved-Axis Flexure Hinges: A Discrete Beam Transfer Matrix
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Hinges, Modeling, Design
Journal Articles

Topology Optimization Method for Designing Compliant Mechanism With Given Constant Force Range

Junwen Liang, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Hongchuan Zhang, Rixin Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 061008.
Paper No: JMR-21-1643
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056379
Published Online: January 17, 2023
View Article titled, Topology Optimization Method for Designing Compliant Mechanism With Given Constant Force Range
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology optimization, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Density, Compliant mechanisms
Journal Articles

A Phase Diagram-Based Stability Design Method for a Symmetrical Origami Waterbomb Base

Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Bicheng Chen, Chaoyu Cui, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2022, 144(10): 103303.
Paper No: MD-22-1025
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054806
Published Online: July 1, 2022
View Article titled, A Phase Diagram-Based Stability Design Method for a Symmetrical Origami Waterbomb Base
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Topics: Design, Design methodology, Stability, Phase diagrams, Engineering prototypes, Kinematics, Symmetry (Physics)
Journal Articles

Automatic Design of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Crawling Robots Using Shape and Topology Optimization

Bicheng Chen, Nianfeng Wang, Rixin Wang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Wenjie Sun, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 021006.
Paper No: JMR-22-1026
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054642
Published Online: June 21, 2022
View Article titled, Automatic Design of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Crawling Robots Using Shape and Topology Optimization
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Elastomers, Optimization, Robots, Shapes, Topology, Actuators, Finite element analysis, B-splines
Journal Articles

Extended Dynamic Stiffness Model for Analyzing Flexure-Hinge Mechanisms With Lumped Compliance

Mingxiang Ling, Xianmin Zhang, Junyi Cao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 013304.
Paper No: MD-21-1213
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051891
Published Online: August 12, 2021
View Article titled, Extended Dynamic Stiffness Model for Analyzing Flexure-Hinge Mechanisms With Lumped Compliance
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Hinges, Stiffness, Compliant mechanisms
Journal Articles

An Approach for Geometrically Nonlinear Topology Optimization Using Moving Wide-Bézier Components With Constrained Ends

Benliang Zhu, Rixin Wang, Hongchuan Zhang, Hai Li, Junwen Liang, Xianmin Zhang, Hao Li, Shinji Nishiwaki
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 011704.
Paper No: MD-21-1216
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051872
Published Online: August 11, 2021
View Article titled, An Approach for Geometrically Nonlinear Topology Optimization Using Moving Wide-Bézier Components With Constrained Ends
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology
Journal Articles

Optimization of Translational Flexure Joints Using Corrugated Units Under Stress Constraints

Canran Li, Nianfeng Wang, Fan Yue, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2021, 13(6): 061006.
Paper No: JMR-20-1439
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050763
Published Online: June 1, 2021
View Article titled, Optimization of Translational Flexure Joints Using Corrugated Units Under Stress Constraints
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Displacement, Finite element analysis, Optimization, Stress, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Design, Kinematics, and Application of Axially and Radially Expandable Modular Soft Pneumatic Actuators

Nianfeng Wang, Bicheng Chen, XianDong Ge, Xianmin Zhang, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2021, 13(2): 021019.
Paper No: JMR-20-1135
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049973
Published Online: March 5, 2021
View Article titled, Design, Kinematics, and Application of Axially and Radially Expandable Modular Soft Pneumatic Actuators
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Kinematics, Manufacturing, Modeling, Pneumatic actuators, Pressure, Robots
Journal Articles

Large-Deflection Analysis of General Beams in Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model

Mohui Jin, Zhou Yang, Collin Ynchausti, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031005.
Paper No: JMR-19-1191
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045425
Published Online: January 13, 2020
View Article titled, Large-Deflection Analysis of General Beams in Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Deflection, Deformation, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Stress, Potential energy, Modeling
Proceedings Papers

Optimization of a 2DOF Positioning Stage Using Corrugated Flexure Units Under Stress Constraints

Nianfeng Wang, Fan Yue, Canran Li, Xianmin Zhang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2019, Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A009, August 18–21, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2019-97758
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2019-97758
View Paper titled, Optimization of a 2DOF Positioning Stage Using Corrugated Flexure Units Under Stress Constraints
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Optimization, Stress, Displacement, Stiffness, Design
Proceedings Papers

A Novel Reconfigurable Wheel-Legged Mobile Mechanism

Hongchuan Zhang, Xianmin Zhang, Yanjiang Huang, Junjie Du, Benliang Zhu
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2019, Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A011, August 18–21, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2019-97785
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2019-97785
View Paper titled, A Novel Reconfigurable Wheel-Legged Mobile Mechanism
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Topics: Wheels, Kinematics, Cables, Engineering prototypes, Mobile robots, Potential energy, Robots, Rotation, Springs
Journal Articles

Design of Translational and Rotational Bistable Actuators Based on Dielectric Elastomer

Nianfeng Wang, Chaoyu Cui, Bicheng Chen, Hao Guo, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041011.
Paper No: JMR-18-1295
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043602
Published Online: May 17, 2019
View Article titled, Design of Translational and Rotational Bistable Actuators Based on Dielectric Elastomer
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Topics: Actuators, Buckling, Deflection, Design, Elastomers, Equilibrium (Physics), Membranes, Deformation, Electrodes, Switches
Journal Articles

Design of Planar Large-Deflection Compliant Mechanisms With Decoupled Multi-Input-Output Using Topology Optimization

Benliang Zhu, Qi Chen, Hai Li, Hongchuan Zhang, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2019, 11(3): 031015.
Paper No: JMR-18-1149
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042627
Published Online: April 11, 2019
View Article titled, Design of Planar Large-Deflection Compliant Mechanisms With Decoupled Multi-Input-Output Using Topology Optimization
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Optimization, Topology, Springs, Deflection, Displacement
Proceedings Papers

Dynamic Comparison of a 3-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator With Multiple Dry Clearance Joints and With Lubricated Joints

Haodong Zhang, Xianmin Zhang, Xuchong Zhang, Zhenhui Zhan
Proc. ASME. IMECE2018, Volume 4B: Dynamics, Vibration, and Control, V04BT06A010, November 9–15, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2018-87016
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2018-87016
View Paper titled, Dynamic Comparison of a 3-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator With Multiple Dry Clearance Joints and With Lubricated Joints
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Topics: Clearances (Engineering), Manipulators, Fluid-dynamic forces, Dynamic response, Engineering simulation, Lubricants, Simulation
Journal Articles

Exploration of Translational Joint Design Using Corrugated Flexure Units With Bézier Curve Segments

Nianfeng Wang, Zhiyuan Zhang, Fan Yue, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. May 2019, 141(5): 052301.
Paper No: MD-18-1670
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042366
Published Online: January 11, 2019
View Article titled, Exploration of Translational Joint Design Using Corrugated Flexure Units With Bézier Curve Segments
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Stiffness, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Origami Kaleidocycle-Inspired Symmetric Multistable Compliant Mechanisms

Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2019, 11(1): 011009.
Paper No: JMR-18-1088
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041586
Published Online: November 19, 2018
View Article titled, Origami Kaleidocycle-Inspired Symmetric Multistable Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Kinematics, Potential energy, Rotation, Hinges, Screws, Mechanical admittance
Proceedings Papers

Design of a Micro-Positioning Stage Using Corrugated Flexure Beam With Cubic Bézier Curve Segments

Nianfeng Wang, Zhiyuan Zhang, Xianmin Zhang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5A: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A005, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85345
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85345
View Paper titled, Design of a Micro-Positioning Stage Using Corrugated Flexure Beam With Cubic Bézier Curve Segments
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Stiffness, Finite element analysis, Elasticity, Hinges, Modeling, Optimization, Shapes
Journal Articles

Structural Topology Optimization Using a Moving Morphable Component-Based Method Considering Geometrical Nonlinearity

Benliang Zhu, Qi Chen, Rixin Wang, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. August 2018, 140(8): 081403.
Paper No: MD-18-1200
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040547
Published Online: June 26, 2018
View Article titled, Structural Topology Optimization Using a Moving Morphable Component-Based Method Considering Geometrical Nonlinearity
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Topics: Design, Finite element analysis, Optimization, Topology
Journal Articles

A Level Set Method With a Bounded Diffusion for Structural Topology Optimization

Benliang Zhu, Rixin Wang, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. July 2018, 140(7): 071402.
Paper No: MD-17-1662
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039975
Published Online: May 11, 2018
View Article titled, A Level Set Method With a Bounded Diffusion for Structural Topology Optimization
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Topics: Design, Diffusion (Physics), Optimization, Topology, Hamilton-Jacobi equations