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Design Of A Compliant Bistable Lock Mechanism For A Dishwasher Using Functionally Binary Initially Curved Pinned-pinned Segments

The aim of this study is to design a compliant lock mechanism for a dishwasher, using a systematic approach. Functionally binary pinned-pinned segment that exhibits bistable behavior is utilized. Pseudo-rigid-body model of the whole mechanism and the half segment is developed separately and the corresponding calculations are carried out. Among current solutions a different method namely &ldquo / arc fitting method&rdquo / is developed and it is utilized to construct the model. A software code is written to get the exact solutions, which require the evaluation of elliptic integrals. Results are compared with the analytical model and confirmed with physical prototype. Predefined tip forces are seen to provide the transition from one stable position to other. Durability, reliability and compactness characteristics are particularly considered.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:METU/oai:etd.lib.metu.edu.tr:http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12614347/index.pdf
Date01 June 2012
CreatorsUnverdi, Uygar
ContributorsSoylemez, Eres
PublisherMETU
Source SetsMiddle East Technical Univ.
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeM.S. Thesis
Formattext/pdf
RightsTo liberate the content for public access

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