MECANISMOS FLEXIBLES

JUAN PABLO TORRES

5A
2006/10/19
Compliant Gripper

A compliant gripper is a one-piece device that has no kinematic joints and

requires no assembly. It can effectively transmit the input force/displacement to
the output due to the absence of wear and backlash. Potential application areas
include MEMS, nano-scale manipulator, and precision tools.

Shape Morphing Trailing Edge

Taking advantage of the distributed compliance, compliant mechanisms can be
used to create shape-morphing devices, such as a morphing aircraft wing. A wing
foil that changes its shape actively can potentially enhance aircraft performance
and improve fuel economy.

Flexible Antenna Reflector

The signal pattern from an satellite antenna reflector are directly related to its
shape. A flexible reflector capable of morphing through various shapes can
potentially increase the versatility of the satellite or an optical system.

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