Chapter 8
Optimization
8.1 Flexible Gripper
8.2 Triangular Plate
Chapter 8 Optimization Section 8.1 Flexible Gripper 2
Section 8.1
Flexible Gripper
P4(−35,160)
Problem Description
P3(−69,120)
• Positions of the P2, P3, and P6 are free to be changed. P5(−34,100)
• The idea is to fix the X-coordinates of these points and P6(−24, 60)
adjust their Y-coordinates to achieve a better GA value. P7(0, 50)
P2(−90, 40)
• Allowable adjustment ranges are 10 mm for P2, 20 mm Y
for P3, and 5 mm for P6.
P1(−70, 0) X
• The maximum stress should not exceed 15 MPa.
Chapter 8 Optimization Section 8.1 Flexible Gripper 3
Techniques/Concepts
• Input Parameters
• Output Parameters
• Design Points
• Optimization
• Objectives and Constraints
• Optimization algorithms
• Current Design
Chapter 8 Optimization Section 8.2 Triangular Plate 4
Section 8.2
Triangular Plate
[1] we want to
Problem Description change the values
of W and R to
reduce the amount
[2] The initial value of of material.
the width of the
bridge is 30 mm and
its allowable range is W
20-30 mm.
[3] The initial value of the
radius of the fillet is 10 mm R
and its allowable range is
5-15 mm.
Chapter 8 Optimization Section 8.2 Triangular Plate 5
Techniques/Concepts
• No additional techniques/concepts introduced.