弹性铰链, 柔度, 精度, 疲劳强度

Based on the Castigliano’s second theorem, the equations were formulated for the compliance and precision of an elliptical flexure spherical hinge. A new concept of compliance accuracy ratio of flexure spherical hinge was proposed, which was used as the performance index of hinges. Optimization was done, and the results show that materials of hinges should be with high elastic modulus and low shear modulus; all of the wide-angle, the ratio of long half axis to short half axis and the ratio of the minimum thickness to short half axis of ellipse should be as little as possible on the premise of ensuring strength. A view point was proposed,that fatigue strength must also be considered except for improving performance while designing the flexure hinges, and the check formula of fatigue strength was derived. 

flexure hinge, compliance, precision, fatigue strength