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An Analytical Model for Beam Flexure Modules Based on Timoshenko Beam Theory

Simon Nessim Henein, Mohammad Hussein Kahrobaiyan, Mohamed Gamal Abdelrahman Ahmed Zanaty

Short beams are the key building blocks in many compliant mechanisms. Hence, deriving a simple yet accurate model of their elastokinematics is an important issue. Since the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory fails to accurately model these beams, we use the Timos ...

2017

The Dimension of the Body in Higher Education: Matrix of Meanings in Students’ Diaries

Simon Nessim Henein, Ramiro Tau

In this paper, we attempt to show some consequences of bringing the body back into higher education, through the use of performing arts in the curricular context of scientific programs. We start by arguing that dominant traditions in higher education repro ...

2022

Near-Zero Parasitic Shift Rectilinear Flexure Stages Based on Coupled n-RRR Planar Parallel Mechanisms

Simon Nessim Henein, Florent Cosandier

Flexure-based linear stages have become prevalent in precision engineering; however, most designs suffer from parasitic shifts that degrade positioning accuracy. Conventional solutions to mitigate these parasitic motions often compromise support stiffness, ...

MDPI AG2025

On the experimental determination of the efficiency of piezoelectric impact-type energy harvesters using a rotational flywheel

Nico de Rooij, Danick Briand, Simon Nessim Henein, Pattanaphong Janphuang, Robert Andrew Lockhart

This paper demonstrates a novel methodology using a rotational flywheel to determine the energy conversion efficiency of the impact based piezoelectric energy harvesters. The influence of the impact speed and additional proof mass on the efficiency is pres ...

Iop Publishing Ltd2013

Higher-order continuation method for the rigid-body kinematic design of compliant mechanisms

Simon Nessim Henein, Lennart Rubbert

Compliant mechanisms are of great interest in precision engineering. In this paper we propose a higher order continuation method to help their rigid-body kinematic design. The method helps to investigate the choice of a mechanism configuration through the ...

2017

Gravity-Compensation Design Approaches for Flexure-Pivot Time Bases

Simon Nessim Henein, Etienne Frédéric Gabriel Thalmann, Quentin Gubler

While flexure time bases have gained significant traction in the watchmaking industry thanks to their high quality factor and monolithic design, maintaining a stable frequency in varying orientations of wrist watches with respect to gravity remains a signi ...

MDPI2022

Mechanical Slit Mask Mechanism for the James Webb Space Telescope Spectrometer

Simon Nessim Henein, Philippe Schwab

A mechanical slit mask mechanism has been designed for the Near Infrared Spectrograph of the James Webb Space Telescope. This mechanism was successfully tested at a cryogenic temperature of 30K, in vacuum. The reconfigurable mask allows to form 24 optical ...

SPIE Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers2004

Design and modelling of a compliant constant-force surgical tool for objective assessment of ossicular chain mobility

Simon Nessim Henein, Charles Baur, Loïc Benoît Tissot-Daguette

Surgeons generally assess the mobility of the ossicle chain by manual palpation using rigid elongated hooks inserted through the ear canal. As the applied forces are in the range of a few grams equivalent force, the measurement remains subjective and its r ...

IEEE2021

Surgical Anatomy of the Human Round Window Region: Implication for Cochlear Endoscopy Through the External Auditory Canal

Demetri Psaltis, Simon Nessim Henein

Objective: To enable development of an endoscope for cellular-level optical imaging of the inner ear. Study Design: A prospective study of 50 cadaveric human temporal bones to define detailed surgical anatomy of the round window (RW) region and the range o ...

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins2016

Rocker oscillator time bases

Simon Nessim Henein, Ilan Vardi

Since the invention of the pendulum clock by Christiaan Huygens in 1657, precision timekeepers have been regulated by oscillators. Although the pendulum is not an isochronous oscillator, its introduction as a time basis for clock regulation led to a signif ...

2021

Shaking force balancing of a 2-DOF isotropic horological oscillator

Simon Nessim Henein, Etienne Frédéric Gabriel Thalmann, Hubert Pierre-Marie Benoît Schneegans

Despite centuries of research and significant advances, the escapement mechanism used to count and maintain oscillations of mechanical time bases remains a complex mechanism and a major source of energy losses. We showed in previous work that, instead of t ...

2021

Bistable Puncturing Tool for Retinal Vein Cannulation

Simon Nessim Henein, Yves Bellouard, Charles Baur, Lisa Anaïs Jeanne Bonnefoy

An innovative surgical tool prototype dedicated to safe puncturing has been developed for the treatment of retinal vein occlusions (RVOs). The tool is manufactured monolithically by femtolaser printing in fused silica. It consists of a programmable bistabl ...

2020

Conceptual design of a rotational mechanical time base with varying inertia

Simon Nessim Henein, Etienne Frédéric Gabriel Thalmann

Flexure pivot oscillators have the potential to advantageously replace the traditional balance wheel-spiral spring oscillator used in mechanical watches due to their significantly lower friction. However, they have inherent nonlinear elastic properties tha ...

2019

Programmable Multistable Mechanisms for Safe Surgical Puncturing

David Lambelet, Arno Rogg, Simon Nessim Henein, Charles Baur, Ilan Vardi, Andrea Lovera, Thomas Jean Julien Fussinger, Mohamed Gamal Abdelrahman Ahmed Zanaty

We present novel medical devices for safe surgical puncturing, in particular a cannula for the treatment of retinal vein occlusion (RVO). This passive mechanical device has an adjustable stroke and exerts a puncturing force independent of operator applied ...

2019

Design of a Triple Crossed Flexure Pivot With Minimized Parasitic Shift

Simon Nessim Henein, Etienne Frédéric Gabriel Thalmann

Thanks to their absence of play, absence of contact friction and possible monolithic fabrication, flexure pivots offer advantages over traditional bearings in small-scale, high accuracy applications and environments where lubrication and wear debris are pr ...

2021

Fully compliant snap-through bistable gripper mechanism based on a pinned-pinned buckled beam

Simon Nessim Henein, Charles Baur, Loïc Benoît Tissot-Daguette, Simon Hubert Prêcheur-Llarena

This paper presents a new planar flexure-based bistable two-jaw parallel gripper mechanism. The bistability of the mechanism is enabled by a pinned-pinned buckled beam suspended onto two cross-spring pivots. External energy is required only during the swit ...

2024

Load cell with adjustable stiffness based on a preloaded T-shaped flexure pivot

Simon Nessim Henein, Charles Baur, Loïc Benoît Tissot-Daguette, Michal Stanislaw Smreczak

In this paper, we present a new flexure-based load cell with adjustable stiffness designed for force sensors with extended force range and respective measuring resolution. This novel monolithic mechanism consists of a T-shaped flexure pivot combined with a ...

euspen2021

General 2 degree of freedom isotropic harmonic oscillator and associated time base without escapement or with simplified escapement

Simon Nessim Henein, Ilan Vardi, Lennart Rubbert

The mechanical isotropic harmonic oscillator comprises at least a two degrees of freedom linkage supporting an orbiting mass with respect to a fixed base with springs having isotropic and linear restoring force properties wherein the mass has a tilting mot ...

2015

Flexure-Pivot Oscillator Restoring Torque Nonlinearity and Isochronism Defect

Simon Nessim Henein, Etienne Frédéric Gabriel Thalmann, Mohammad Hussein Kahrobaiyan

Flexure pivot based oscillators can advantageously replace the hairspring and balance wheel, the time base used in mechanical watches, by drastically reducing friction. However, flexure pivots have drawbacks including gravity sensitivity and restoring torq ...

AMER SOC MECHANICAL ENGINEERS2018

Focusing System Flexure-Mechanism for the Close-Up Imager Instrument of the ExoMars Rover

Simon Nessim Henein, Philippe Schwab

This paper presents the design of a flexure based focusing system, part of the Close-Up Imager (CLUPI) instrument which is planned to be integrated on the future ExoMars NASA-ESA Mars Rover to be launched in 2018. Various design trade-offs are discussed, i ...

2012