Title :
Analysis of the C-shaped compliant section
Author :
Fluss, Harold S.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Lab., Whippany, NJ, USA
Abstract :
An analysis of the mechanical behavior of the C-shaped compliant section is presented. The classical analytic solutions for elastic, thin, nearly complete rings are first extended to cover incomplete rings and cylinders. Then, a novel numerical technique which uses the finite element method to solve for the compliant section force-deflection relation is described. This procedure is validated by comparison with the analytic solutions and is extended to rings that are thick and tapered, and that are made of elastic-plastic materials
Keywords :
electric connectors; finite element analysis; printed circuit accessories; C-shaped compliant section; elastic-plastic materials; finite element method; force-deflection relation; incomplete cylinders; incomplete rings; mechanical behavior; Boundary conditions; Connectors; Contacts; Engine cylinders; Finite element methods; Geometry; Manufacturing; Microelectronics; Plastics; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Electronic Components and Technology Conference, 1992. Proceedings., 42nd
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0167-6
DOI :
10.1109/ECTC.1992.204220
