Compliant mechanism collection

M2D2 Lab, Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Model No. 2

This is a compliant indicator example. By pushing the slider on the left, we make the pointer rotate. This mechanism has high displacement amplification. This mechanism was used to create a mechanical soil-moisture sensor where the expansion of a water-absorbing wick can push the slider to indicate the level of moisture.

Physical model

Digitized model

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