Analysis and Synthesis of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms-Screw Theory Approach

Introduction.- An Introduction to Screw Theory.- Screw Representation of Flexible Elements.- Construction of Compliant Mechanisms.- Conceptual Design of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms.- Stiffness Construction and Decomposition of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms.- Compliance Parameterization and Optimization of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms.- Large Deformation Analysis of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms.- Conclusions and Future Work.