Issues in geometric synthesis of mechanisms

Sen, D and Joshi, V (2004) Issues in geometric synthesis of mechanisms. In: Mechanism and Machine Theory, 39 (12). pp. 1321-1330.

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Abstract

The paper presents a systematic non-iterative procedure for a priory design of link shapes for interference-free motion of a planar mechanism. We define the notions of unilayer and multi-layer links and show that generality of shapes that can be conceived depends upon the designer's choice about the physical implementation of the joints. We propose a matrix-based procedure for the determination of the nature of interaction among the links and joints during motion where each link can be multi-layer. Techniques for geometric synthesis as in the case of unilayer links could then be used by processing one layer at a time. The concept is demonstrated for the geometric synthesis of a six-bar Stephenson mechanism with one multi-layer link. A theory of simultaneous synthesis, using the concept of compliant motion, is also presented which does not have the limitations of order dependence inherently present in sweep-based methods.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Mechanical Engineering
Date Deposited:	19 Dec 2008 05:31
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 04:55
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ernet.in/id/eprint/17119

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