CMR

FlexLinks were developed for quick turn-around proof-of-concept prototyping of compliant mechanisms. Combined with commercial components from the LEGO Group, custom compliant components can be used to build a wide range of compliant mechanisms. This page includes files that can be downloaded to make a number of custom compliant components that are compatible with LEGO components. Two file formats are provided for each component: dxf and vnc. We hope that you find these files useful.

Picture Description Cantilever Beam 5" Cantilever Beam. It can be cut to other desired sizes. Pivot point is approximately 85% from the load to the fixed end. Files: 5_Cantilever.dxf, 5_Cantilever.vnc Cantilever Beam Adjust Can be used to fix the end of the cantilever beam at any point along its length. Files:   CantiAdjust.dxf,  CantiAdjust.vnc Large Cross-Axis Flexural Pivot When two are placed in alternating directions, atop of each other, they produce a cross-axis flexural pivot. The pivot point is approximately at the cross (center of mechanism). Files: Large cross_axis_LRG.dxf,  cross_axis_LRG.vnc, Medium cross_axis_MED.dxf,  cross_axis_MED.vnc Small cross_axis_SML.dxf,  cross_axis_SML.vnc, Fixed-Fixed Beam - Straight Files: 1"  1_FF.dxf,  1_FF.vnc 3"  3_FF.dxf,  3_FF.vnc 5"  5_FF.dxf,  5_FF.vnc Fixed-Fixed Beam - Out of Plane Files: 1"  1_horizontal_FF.dxf,  1_horizontal_FF.vnc 3"  3_horizontal_FF.dxf,  3_horizontal.vnc 5"  5_horizontal_FF.dxf,  5_horizontal_FF.vnc Fixed-Fixed Beam - Initially Curved Files: 1"  1_curved_FF.dxf,  1_curved_FF.vnc 3"  3_curved_FF.dxf,  3_curved_FF.vnc 5"  5_curved_FF.dxf,  5_curved_FF.vnc Fixed-Fixed Beam - Half Circle Files: 1"  1_half_circle_FF.dxf,  1_half_circle_FF.vnc 3"  3_half_circle_FF.dxf,  3_half_circle_FF.vnc 5"  5_half_circle_FF.dxf,  5_half_circle_FF.vnc Fixed-Slotted Beam - Straight Files: 1"  1_slotted.dxf,  1_slotted.vnc 3"  3_slotted.dxf,  3_slotted.vnc 5"  5_slotted.dxf,  5_slotted.vnc Peg Board Files: 2 x 3     2x3Peg.dxf  2 x 6     2x6Peg.dxf 2 x 9     2x9Peg.dxf,  2x9Peg.vnc 2 x 12   2x12Peg.dxf Right Angle Files: RtAngle.dxf 45 Bend Files: RtAngle45.dxf Satellite Files: satellite_dish.dxf Airplane Files: airplane.dxf