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Abstract
In this paper, we present a new asymmetrical under-actuated micro-gripper which can perform twisting and gripping operation to the target simultaneously actuated by a single piezoelectric actuator. Two improved hybrid amplification mechanisms were designed integrated with three different flexure hinges to enhance dynamic performances. Kinematics and dynamics models of the micro-gripper including input stiffness, displacement amplification ratio, and natural frequency based on pseudo-rigid-body method and Lagrange’s equations were derived. Proposed models were evaluated by finite element simulation studies. Experimental results shown that our designed micro-gripper possesses good performance in terms of clamping reliability and dynamic response.
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The Journal of Intelligent Materials Systems and Structures is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes the highest quality original research reporting the results of experimental or theoretical work on any aspect of intelligent materials systems and/or structures research also called smart structure, smart materials, active materials, adaptive structures and adaptive materials.