Table 1:
Comparison of theoretical and FEA results (diameter of circular hinge = 10 mm, neck thickness of circular hinge = 0.48 mm, length of L-shaped flexure leaf spring = 10 mm, thickness of L-shaped flexure leaf spring = 0.4 mm).
Stiffness (N/m)
Direction
Theory
FEA
Error (%)
Stiffness
Circular hinge
x
y
L-shaped flexure leaf spring
x
y
Total system
x
y
(Hz)