Introduction to Flexure Hinges

Authors

  • Jerome M. Paros Paroscientific, Inc. & Quartz Seismic Sensors, Inc.

Abstract

A flexure hinge is a mechanical member that is very compliant in bending about one axis but very rigid about the cross axes. Applications include use as friction-free pivots in sensors, transfer and multiplying linkages, indicators, and actuators.

References

PAROS, J.M., WEISBORD, L., How to Design Flexure Hinges, Mach. Des., November, pp. 151-156, 1965.

LOBONTIU, N., Compliant Mechanisms: Design of Flexure Hinges, Second Edition, CRCR Press, Boca Raton, 2020.

PAROS, J., MIGLIACIO, P., SCHAAD, T., Nano-Resolution Sensors for Disaster Warning Systems, Oceans - Yeosu, pp. 1-5, 2012.

Published

2022-02-13

Issue

Vol. 67 No. 1 (2022): Flexure Hinges and Flexure-Hinge Mechanisms

Section

Articles

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