A force amplifying compliant mechanism has its desirable applications where elements like sensors and transducers play its role. FaCM is based on principle of increased and amplified output for a given input, that is, there is an amplified force as an output for given input force.
Let us look at the steps involved in developing a force amplifier prototype from one of our BendFlex design collection using the BendFlex Design Innovation Kit .
Step 1:Building a CM kit model using Rigid linkages & flexural beams.The yellow dots in the image shows fixed regions.
Step 2: Design and Visualization using a design software to check feasibility of the design. This step will help a user to visualize the model in three dimension.
Step 3 : Prototyping and Simulation
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Constraints (Fixed Regions) | Two Yellow Dots |
Rigid connectors and Flexural Beams | 13 & 15 |
Type of Input Force | Compressive |
Check out our video to see the simulation of this model ,
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