From: "Vladimir Galogaza" 
To: "ATM shore" 
Reply-To: "Vladimir Galogaza" 


Joseph,

A compliant hinge is when two pieces are connected together (hinged) by
means of a something flexible. Flexibility of this something allows for
mutual displacement of those two pieces.
There are many solutions, some of them ingenious like Don Clements focuser,
for its simplicity.
Individual solutions differ depending on kind and amount of displacement those two
pieces are supposed to be allowed to perform ( linear, angular, coplanar
coaxial, you name it).
Check Google for " flexures" or "flexure joints"

Regards
Vladimir.

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