March 1, 2026
Description
This is a pivot bearing (flexure bearing). It allows for angular rotation in a single axis while remaining stiff in the remaining 5 degrees of freedom. The benefit of this mechanism, compared to traditional ball bearings, is high precision/repeatability, as well as no backlash. The limitations are a low range of motion and a spring constant.
Allows for +/-30 degrees of motion.
Integration. To integrate, do one of the following:
Printing:
I've tested this successfully with PLA and PETG. Different filaments have different stiffnesses (reference their material's elastic modulus as a proportional reference)
License:
BY-NC