Implementation of a Contact Model in a Topology Optimization Method for the Design of Compliant Mechanisms for Thermal Control

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre F. Thurier ◽  
George A. Lesieutre ◽  
Mary Frecker ◽  
James Adair
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Compliant Mechanisms ◽  
Thermal Control ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Contact Model ◽  
Topology Optimization Method

scholarly journals Design and Development of a Compliant Clutch Fork using Topology Optimization

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 3625-3629
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Compliant Mechanisms ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Automotive Application ◽  
Material Distribution ◽  
Optimum Size ◽  
Elastic Continuum ◽  
Active Research ◽  
Design Experiments ◽  
Topology Optimization Method

Compliant mechanisms and its systems are the focus of the active research. It describes a single elastic continuum used to transfer the motion and force mechanically. Their flexibility and stabilities are significant. Topology optimization Method is taken for designing the compliant mechanisms. It is a Material distribution approach for finding the optimum size and shape of the structure. The Author focused mainly on automotive application of Compliant Mechanism.i.e Design and implement of compliant clutch fork using topology optimization. Dimensional data is gathered in order to model the actual clutch fork. Compliant clutch fork designs are developed by reducing the weights compare to actual clutch fork with the help of topology optimization to get optimal compliant design. Experiments are directed to confirm the functionality of compliant clutch fork.

An Evolutionary Soft-Add Topology Optimization Method for Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms With Maximum Output Displacement

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Hsing Liu ◽  
Guo-Feng Huang ◽  
Ta-Lun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Compliant Mechanisms ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Compliant Mechanism ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Computational Time ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Spring Stiffness ◽  
Output Displacement ◽  
Topology Optimization Method

This paper presents an evolutionary soft-add topology optimization method for synthesis of compliant mechanisms. Unlike the traditional hard-kill or soft-kill approaches, a soft-add scheme is proposed in this study where the elements are equivalent to be numerically added into the analysis domain through the proposed approach. The objective function in this study is to maximize the output displacement of the analyzed compliant mechanism. Three numerical examples are provided to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. The results show that the optimal topologies of the analyzed compliant mechanisms are in good agreement with previous studies. In addition, the computational time can be greatly reduced by using the proposed soft-add method in the analysis cases. As the target volume fraction in topology optimization for the analyzed compliant mechanism is usually below 30% of the design domain, the traditional methods which remove unnecessary elements from 100% turn into inefficient. The effect of spring stiffness on the optimized topology has also been investigated. It shows that higher stiffness values of the springs can obtain a clearer layout and minimize the one-node hinge problem for two-dimensional cases. The effect of spring stiffness is not significant for the three-dimensional case.

Electro-thermal compliant mechanisms design by an evolutionary topology optimization method

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 961-981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubén Ansola ◽  
Estrella Veguería ◽  
Javier Canales ◽  
Cristina Alonso
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Compliant Mechanisms ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Topology Optimization Method

A Topology Optimization Method With Constant Volume Fraction During Iterations for Design of Compliant Mechanisms

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Hsing Liu ◽  
Guo-Feng Huang
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Compliant Mechanisms ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Benchmark Problems ◽  
Maximum Output ◽  
Output Displacement ◽  
Calculated Volume ◽  
Traditional Approaches ◽  
Topology Optimization Method

This study presents a topology optimization method for design of complaint mechanisms with maximum output displacement as the objective function. Unlike traditional approaches, one special characteristic of this method is that the volume fraction, which is defined as the calculated volume divided by the full volume, remains the same value throughout the optimization process based on the proposed pseudodensity and sensitivity number update scheme. The pseudodensity of each element is initially with the same value as the prespecified volume fraction constraint and can be decreased to a very small value or increased to one with a small increment. Two benchmark problems, the optimal design of a force–displacement inverter mechanism and a crunching mechanism, are provided as the illustrative examples to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. The results agree well with the previous studies. The proposed method is a general approach which can be used to synthesize the optimal designs of compliant mechanisms with better computational efficiency.

scholarly journals Topology Optimization of Hard-Coating Thin Plate for Maximizing Modal Loss Factors

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 774
Author(s):  
Haitao Luo ◽  
Rong Chen ◽  
Siwei Guo ◽  
Jia Fu
Keyword(s):  
Topology Optimization ◽  
Objective Function ◽  
Composite Plates ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Hard Coating ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Coating Composite ◽  
Damping Materials ◽  
Topology Optimization Method ◽  
Loss Factors

At present, hard coating structures are widely studied as a new passive damping method. Generally, the hard coating material is completely covered on the surface of the thin-walled structure, but the local coverage cannot only achieve better vibration reduction effect, but also save the material and processing costs. In this paper, a topology optimization method for hard coated composite plates is proposed to maximize the modal loss factors. The finite element dynamic model of hard coating composite plate is established. The topology optimization model is established with the energy ratio of hard coating layer to base layer as the objective function and the amount of damping material as the constraint condition. The sensitivity expression of the objective function to the design variables is derived, and the iteration of the design variables is realized by the Method of Moving Asymptote (MMA). Several numerical examples are provided to demonstrate that this method can obtain the optimal layout of damping materials for hard coating composite plates. The results show that the damping materials are mainly distributed in the area where the stored modal strain energy is large, which is consistent with the traditional design method. Finally, based on the numerical results, the experimental study of local hard coating composites plate is carried out. The results show that the topology optimization method can significantly reduce the frequency response amplitude while reducing the amount of damping materials, which shows the feasibility and effectiveness of the method.

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