Handbook Of Compliant Mechanisms

A fully illustrated reference book giving an easy-to-understand introduction to compliant mechanisms

A broad compilation of compliant mechanisms to give inspiration and guidance to those interested in using compliant mechanisms in their designs, the Handbook of Compliant Mechanisms includes graphics and descriptions of many compliant mechanisms. It comprises an extensive categorization of devices that can be used to help readers identify compliant mechanisms related to their application. It also provides chapters on the basic background in compliant mechanisms, the categories of compliant mechanisms, and an example of how the Compendium can be used to facilitate compliant mechanism design.

• Fully illustrated throughout to be easily understood and accessible at introductory levels
• Covers all aspects pertaining to classification, elements, mechanisms and applications of compliant mechanisms
• Summarizes a vast body of knowledge in easily understood diagrams and explanations
• Helps readers appreciate the advantages that compliant mechanisms have to offer
• Practical approach is ideal for potential practitioners who would like to realize designs with compliant mechanisms, members and elements
• Breadth of topics covered also makes the book a useful reference for more advanced readers

Intended as an introduction to the area, the Handbook avoids technical jargon to assist non engineers involved in product design, inventors and engineers in finding clever solutions to problems of design and function.

Larry L. Howell, Brigham Young University, USA
Larry L. Howell is a professor and past chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University (BYU). Prior to joining BYU in 1994 he was a visiting professor at Purdue University, a finite element analysis consultant for Engineering Methods, and an engineer on the design of the YF-22 (the prototype for the U.S. Air Force F-22). Larry Howell is the author of Compliant Mechanisms, which was published by John Wiley & Sons in 2001. He is also the author of two articles in trade magazines, five chapters in edited books, and over one hundred technical publications in academic journals and proceedings.

Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University, USA
Professor Magleby began at BYU in 1989 after 6 years in the military aircraft industry developing tools for advanced aircraft design and manufacture, concurrent engineering methods, and interdisciplinary design teams. He is the author of many engineering articles in journals and proceedings. His work has an emphasis in product design, compliant mechanism design, and engineering education.

Brian M. Olsen, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA
Dr Olsen is currently a graduate student at BYU, and will shortly begin working as an engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory.