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Volume 115, Issue 2

June 1993

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ISSN 1050-0472

EISSN 1528-9001

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- Mechanisms Papers

Editorial

Editorial: Reduction of Backlog and Electronic Submission of Papers

Bahram Ravani

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 193. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919176

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Research Papers

Mechanisms Papers

Dimensional Synthesis of Closed-Loop Linkages to Match Force and Position Specifications

C. Huang, B. Roth

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 194–198. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919177

Abstract

View articletitled, Dimensional Synthesis of Closed-Loop Linkages to Match Force and Position Specifications

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Topics: Linkages , Dimensions , Kinematics , Springs , Stress

Design of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Mechanisms for Optimal Dynamic Performance

Z. Shiller, S. Sundar

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 199–206. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919178

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Mechanisms for Optimal Dynamic Performance

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Topics: Design , Actuators , Computation , Curve fitting , Design methodology , Optimization , Shapes

Kinematic Modules for Singularity-Free Movement With Three Cartesian Freedoms

G. L. Long, J. M. McCarthy, R. P. Paul

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 207–213. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919179

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic Modules for Singularity-Free Movement With Three Cartesian Freedoms

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Algorithms , Chain , Screws

Circuit Analysis of Watt Chain Six-Bar Mechanisms

J. A. Mirth, T. R. Chase

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 214–222. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919180

Abstract

View articletitled, Circuit Analysis of Watt Chain Six-Bar Mechanisms

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Topics: Chain , Circuits

Circuits and Branches of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Planar Linkages

T. R. Chase, J. A. Mirth

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 223–230. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919181

Abstract

View articletitled, Circuits and Branches of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Planar Linkages

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Topics: Circuits , Linkages , Rendering

Determining the Effects of Coulomb Friction on the Dynamics of Bearings and Transmissions in Robot Mechanisms

A. Gogoussis, M. Donath

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 231–240. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919182

Abstract

View articletitled, Determining the Effects of Coulomb Friction on the Dynamics of Bearings and Transmissions in Robot Mechanisms

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Topics: Bearings , Coulombs , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Friction , Robots , Robot dynamics , Design , Robot motion

Kinematic and Dynamic Synthesis of Geared Robotic Mechanisms

Dar-Zen Chen, Lung-Wen Tsai

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 241–246. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919183

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic and Dynamic Synthesis of Geared Robotic Mechanisms

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Topics: Kinematics , Robotics , Gears , Manipulators , Design , End effectors , Isotropy , Trains

On the Redundant-Drive Backlash-Free Robotic Mechanisms

Sun-Lai Chang, Lung-Wen Tsai

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 247–254. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919184

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Redundant-Drive Backlash-Free Robotic Mechanisms

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Topics: Robotics , Actuators , Gears , Manipulators , Construction , End effectors , Tendons

On the Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Homokinetic Transmission in Chains of Cardan Joints

D. A. Johnson, P. Y. Willems

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 255–261. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919185

Abstract

View articletitled, On the Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Homokinetic Transmission in Chains of Cardan Joints

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Topics: Chain , Universal joints , Design

Five Position Triad Synthesis With Applications to Four- and Six-Bar Mechanisms

T. Subbian, D. R. Flugrad, Jr.

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 262–268. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919186

Abstract

View articletitled, Five Position Triad Synthesis With Applications to Four- and Six-Bar Mechanisms

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Topics: Displacement , Polynomials

The Workspace of a General Geometry Planar Three-Degree-of-Freedom Platform-Type Manipulator

G. R. Pennock, D. J. Kassner

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 269–276. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919187

Abstract

View articletitled, The Workspace of a General Geometry Planar Three-Degree-of-Freedom Platform-Type Manipulator

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Topics: Geometry , Manipulators , End effectors , Chain , Water

The Stewart Platform of General Geometry Has 40 Configurations

M. Raghavan

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 277–282. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919188

Abstract

View articletitled, The Stewart Platform of General Geometry Has 40 Configurations

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Topics: Geometry , Linkages , Polynomials , Displacement , Flight , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Robotics , Stiffness

Mapping of Kinematic and Dynamic Parameters for Coupled Manipulators

Zhiming Ji, Ming C. Leu

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 283–288. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919189

Abstract

View articletitled, Mapping of Kinematic and Dynamic Parameters for Coupled Manipulators

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Belts , Chain , Gears , Jacobian matrices , Parallel mechanisms , Torque

Inverse Dynamics of a Flexible Robot Arm by Optimal Control

T. Kokkinis, M. Sahraian

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 289–293. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919190

Abstract

View articletitled, Inverse Dynamics of a Flexible Robot Arm by Optimal Control

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Optimal control , Robots , Design , Robustness , Simulation , Stability

Flexible Multibody Dynamics Based on a Fully Cartesian System of Support Coordinates

N. Vukasovic, J. T. Celigu¨eta, J. Garci´a de Jalo´n, E. Bayo

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 294–299. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919191

Abstract

View articletitled, Flexible Multibody Dynamics Based on a Fully Cartesian System of Support Coordinates

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Topics: Multibody dynamics , Deformation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equations of motion , Kinematics , Multibody systems , Satellites

The Geometry of Interference With Application to Obstacle Avoidance

Y. J. Choi, C. D. Crane, III, G. K. Matthew, J. Duffy

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 300–305. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919192

Abstract

View articletitled, The Geometry of Interference With Application to Obstacle Avoidance

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Displacement , Geometry , Robots

Optimum Tolerancing of Planar Mechanisms Based on an Error Sensitivity Analysis

W. L. Cleghorn, R. G. Fenton, Jing-fan Fu

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 306–313. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919193

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimum Tolerancing of Planar Mechanisms Based on an Error Sensitivity Analysis

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Topics: Errors , Sensitivity analysis , Dimensions , Cycles

A Modal Analysis Solution Technique to the Equations of Motion for Elastic Mechanism Systems Including the Rigid-Body and Elastic Motion Coupling Terms

A. G. Jablokow, S. Nagarajan, D. A. Turcic

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 314–323. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919194

Abstract

View articletitled, A Modal Analysis Solution Technique to the Equations of Motion for Elastic Mechanism Systems Including the Rigid-Body and Elastic Motion Coupling Terms

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Topics: Equations of motion , Modal analysis , Damping , Steady state , Stiffness

An Analytical Method for the Identification of Redundant Constraints in Multiple-Loop Spatial Mechanisms

R. Srivatsan, D. A. Hoeltzel, A. Das

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 324–331. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919195

Abstract

View articletitled, An Analytical Method for the Identification of Redundant Constraints in Multiple-Loop Spatial Mechanisms

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Topics: Design , Kinematics , Universal joints

The Opposite Pole Quadrilateral as a Compatibility Linkage for Parameterizing the Center Point Curve

J. M. McCarthy

J. Mech. Des. June 1993, 115(2): 332–336. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2919196

Abstract

View articletitled, The Opposite Pole Quadrilateral as a Compatibility Linkage for Parameterizing the Center Point Curve

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Topics: Linkages , Poles (Building) , Kinematics , Kinematic analysis

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Editorial

Editorial: Reduction of Backlog and Electronic Submission of Papers

Research Papers

Mechanisms Papers

Dimensional Synthesis of Closed-Loop Linkages to Match Force and Position Specifications

Design of Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Mechanisms for Optimal Dynamic Performance

Kinematic Modules for Singularity-Free Movement With Three Cartesian Freedoms

Circuit Analysis of Watt Chain Six-Bar Mechanisms

Circuits and Branches of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Planar Linkages

Determining the Effects of Coulomb Friction on the Dynamics of Bearings and Transmissions in Robot Mechanisms

Kinematic and Dynamic Synthesis of Geared Robotic Mechanisms

On the Redundant-Drive Backlash-Free Robotic Mechanisms

On the Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Homokinetic Transmission in Chains of Cardan Joints

Five Position Triad Synthesis With Applications to Four- and Six-Bar Mechanisms

The Workspace of a General Geometry Planar Three-Degree-of-Freedom Platform-Type Manipulator

The Stewart Platform of General Geometry Has 40 Configurations

Mapping of Kinematic and Dynamic Parameters for Coupled Manipulators

Inverse Dynamics of a Flexible Robot Arm by Optimal Control

Flexible Multibody Dynamics Based on a Fully Cartesian System of Support Coordinates

The Geometry of Interference With Application to Obstacle Avoidance

Optimum Tolerancing of Planar Mechanisms Based on an Error Sensitivity Analysis

A Modal Analysis Solution Technique to the Equations of Motion for Elastic Mechanism Systems Including the Rigid-Body and Elastic Motion Coupling Terms

An Analytical Method for the Identification of Redundant Constraints in Multiple-Loop Spatial Mechanisms

The Opposite Pole Quadrilateral as a Compatibility Linkage for Parameterizing the Center Point Curve

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