Optimal synthesis of adjustable mechanisms generating multi-phase approximate paths

Chong Peng, Raj S. Sodhi

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Abstract

An optimal synthesis method is developed for multi-phase continuous path generation of adjustable planar four-bar linkages. The non-adjustable driving dyad is first determined optimally using full rotation requirements. With coupler angles at all design points calculated, the driven dyad is found by another optimization based on the link length structural error. This method uses less design variables and results in compact error functions. A numerical example demonstrates its effectiveness.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)989-996
Number of pages8
JournalMechanism and Machine Theory
Volume45
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2010

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Bioengineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications

Keywords

  • Adjustable mechanisms
  • Four-bar linkage
  • Link length structural error
  • Multi-phase
  • Optimal synthesis
  • Path generation

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