The objective of the Center for Compliant Mechanisms is to direct the development and commercialization of compliant mechanism technologies and associated product applications so that they can be effectively licensed to existing or new companies in Utah. The Center also seeks to develop approaches that will accelerate this development, and promote co-development with interested Utah companies.

Compliant mechanisms are devices that obtain their motion from the deflection of flexible component parts rather than pin joints, thus offering advantages of lower manufacturing costs (reduced part count, elimination of assembly), increased performance (reduced friction, increased precision, reduced weight, etc.), and ability to miniaturize (including microelectromechanical systems). Brigham Young University is a recognized leader in compliant mechanisms and is uniquely poised for helping companies exploit the advantages of compliant mechanisms.

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Highlights

• 12 patents issued and 4 pending
• “Near Constant-Force Electrical Contact,” patented and exclusively licensed to ATL, Springville, Utah.
• "Compliant, Ortho-Planar, Linear Motion Spring,” patented and non-exclusive license for a specific application granted to Flowserve, Springville, Utah.
• "Continuously Variable Transmission,” patented and exclusively licensed to Recreational Systems, Inc., Kaysville, Utah.

Spin Out Companies

Benefiting Companies

• ATL
• ICON
• MityLite
• Grandway USA
• Flowserve
• Recreation Systems

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