A large range spatial linear guide with torsion reinforcement structures

J. Rommers; M. Naves; D.M. Brouwer; J. L. Herder

doi:10.1115/DETC2018-86424

A large range spatial linear guide with torsion reinforcement structures

J. Rommers, M. Naves, D.M. Brouwer, J. L. Herder

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review

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Abstract

Flexure mechanisms are popular in the precision engineering field due to their highly repeatable behavior. However, implementations are limited to small range of motion applications. In this paper, a spatial linear guide with a range comparable to the size of its footprint is presented. The design is based on two novel’Triflex’ elements in which torsion reinforcement structures are used to decrease build volume and increase guiding stiffness. The mechanism is compared to a common linear guide consisting of six folded leaf springs, after optimizing both designs. The novel linear guide shows better guiding stiffness performance, while occupying a smaller and less obstructive build volume.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
Subtitle of host publication	Volume 5A: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference
Place of Publication	New York, NY, USA
Publisher	ASME
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	978-0-7918-5180-7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86424
Publication status	Published - 2018
Event	ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2018 - Quebec City, Canada Duration: 26 Aug 2018 → 29 Aug 2018

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Conference	ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2018
Abbreviated title	IDETC/CIE 2018
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Quebec City
Period	26/08/18 → 29/08/18

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Rommers, J., Naves, M., Brouwer, D. M., & Herder, J. L. (2018). A large range spatial linear guide with torsion reinforcement structures. In Proceedings ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference: Volume 5A: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference Article DETC2018-86424 ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86424

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Rommers, J, Naves, M, Brouwer, DM & Herder, JL 2018, A large range spatial linear guide with torsion reinforcement structures. in Proceedings ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference: Volume 5A: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference., DETC2018-86424, ASME, New York, NY, USA, ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE 2018, Quebec City, Canada, 26/08/18. https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86424

A large range spatial linear guide with torsion reinforcement structures. / Rommers, J.; Naves, M.; Brouwer, D.M. et al.
Proceedings ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference: Volume 5A: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference. New York, NY, USA: ASME, 2018. DETC2018-86424.

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Rommers J, Naves M, Brouwer DM, Herder JL. A large range spatial linear guide with torsion reinforcement structures. In Proceedings ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference: Volume 5A: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference. New York, NY, USA: ASME. 2018. DETC2018-86424 doi: 10.1115/DETC2018-86424

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