Abstract
In this paper, we propose a planar parts mating method using structured compliance. First, a simple example of parts mating illustrates importance of structure of compliance between parts. Then, parts mating using the structured compliance is proposed. Structure of compliance is determined by a coordinate system describing compliant motion of a part. The structure of compliance, position of compliance center for planar parts mating, is designed based on motion constraints between parts. How the structure of compliance is designed is illustrated using examples.
