Research Article

Design and Performance Analysis of a TLET-Type Flexure Hinge

Table 2

Failure analysis of the TLET joint with various materials.

MaterialYield strength σy (MPa)Young’s modulus (MPa)Max. load (N)Max, stress σ (MPa)Displacement (mm)Comparison

Structural steel25020000011236.543.34σy > σ
Stainless steel2071930009193.272.83σy > σ
ABS43.62300242.4052.84σy > σ
Polyethylene251100121.1255.22σy > σ
Al T73-70755037170020428.3616.97σy > σ