Compliant Structures in Book Handling Applications

Abstract

This paper describes an overview regarding the compliant structures used in library automation context, more precisely in books handling applications. As libraries provide a huge content of printed materials, the automation of books handling becomes a must. In the same point of view, a large amount of routine and repetitive activities will be reduced in the workplace of shelves and in service point. Also, this article presents an innovative design approach in designing library book handling gripper mechanisms. This article proposes one CAD gripper model designed in Solid Works software. The parallel gripper prototype is still in manufacturing process using light-weight glass-fiber reinforced for the material. The CAD model for the gripper and FEM simulation is presented.