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September 1986
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Journal of Mechanisms, Transmissions, and Automation in Design
ISSN 0738-0666
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Scientific Fundamentals of Robotics 3: Kinematics and Trajectory Synthesis of Manipulation Robots and Scientific Fundamentals of Robotics 4: Real-Time Dynamics of Manipulation Robots and Scientific Fundamentals of Robotics 6: Applied Dynamics and CAD of Manipulation Robots
M. Vukobratovic, Author, M. Kircanski, Author, N. Kircanski, Author, V. Potkonjak, Author, Bernard Roth, Reviewer
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 283–284.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258726
Topics:
Computer-aided design
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Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Kinematics
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Robotics
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Robots
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Trajectories (Physics)
Research Papers
Design Automation Papers
Simulated On-Line Process Optimization of a Robotic Materials Handling System
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 285–291.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258727
Topics:
Materials handling
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Optimization
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Robotics
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Robots
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Kinematics
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Simulation results
Spatial Kinematic Synthesis of Adaptive Hard-Automation Modules: An RS-SRR-SS Adjustable Spatial Motion Generator
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 292–299.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258728
Topics:
Generators
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Kinematics
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Actuators
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Analytical methods
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Errors
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Manipulators
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Nonlinear systems
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Numerical analysis
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Optimization
Automatic Linearization of Constrained Dynamical Models
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 300–304.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258730
Topics:
Eigenvalues
The Optimization of a HERF Machine When Subjected to Impact Loading
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 305–311.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258731
Topics:
Machinery
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Optimization
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Design
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Forming equipment (Packaging)
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Kinetic energy
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Noise (Sound)
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Radiation (Physics)
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Vibration
A Maximal Activity Principle for Eliminating Overconstrained Optimization Cases
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 312–314.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258732
Topics:
Design
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Optimization
Dynamics of Flexible Mechanical Systems Using Vibration and Static Correction Modes
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 315–322.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258733
Evaluation of Forced and Self-Excited Vibrations at the Design Stage of Machine-Tool Structures
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 323–329.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258734
Topics:
Design
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Machine tools
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Vibration
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Displacement
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Evaluation methods
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Algorithms
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Damping
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Structural design
Probabilistic Modeling in Design
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 330–335.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258735
Topics:
Algorithms
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Artificial intelligence
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Density
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Design
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Modeling
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Probability
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Shapes
Efficient Optimization of Computationally Expensive Objective Functions
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 336–339.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258736
Topics:
Optimization
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Algorithms
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Design
Coulomb Friction and Optimal Rocker Arm Ratio for High-Speed Cam Systems
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 340–344.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258737
Topics:
Coulombs
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Friction
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Kinematics
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Camshafts
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Design
A Software System for Structural Optimization Using the Finite Element Method
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 345–350.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258738
Optimization of Electromagnetic Actuator Performance for High-Speed Valves
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 351–357.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258739
Topics:
Electromagnetic actuators
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Optimization
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Valves
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Actuators
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Manufacturing
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Design
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Fuels
Dynamics of Inertia-Variant Flexible Systems Using Experimentally Identified Parameters
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 358–366.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258740
Mechanisms Papers
Cam Synthesis and Analysis for an Elastic Follower Linkage
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 367–372.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258741
Topics:
Linkages
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Geometry
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Design
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Elasticity
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Equations of motion
Design of a Three-Degree-of-Freedom Robotic Worktable With Prescribed Entire-Motion Characteristics
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 373–380.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258742
Topics:
Design
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Robotics
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Linkages
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Calibration
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Degrees of freedom
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Flight
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Generators
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Instrumentation
Irregular Geneva-Wheel and Geneva-Slider Mechanisms for the Generation of Nonuniform Index Ratios During a Cycle
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 381–386.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258743
Topics:
Cycles
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Wheels
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Design
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Dimensions
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Rotation
Rotatability Considerations for Spherical Four-Bar Linkages With Applications to Robot Wrist Design
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 387–391.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258744
An Application of Dual Graphs to the Automatic Generation of the Kinematic Structures of Mechanisms
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 392–398.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258745
Topics:
Kinematics
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Computers
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Linkages
Power Transmissions and Gearing Papers
Fatigue Design of Racks for Jack-Up Units
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 403–412.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258748
Ultimate Strength Design of Racks for Jack-Up Units
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 413–423.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258749
An Analytical Method to Predict Efficiency of Aircraft Gearboxes
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 424–432.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258750
Topics:
Aircraft
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Spur gears
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Mechanical drives
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Bearings
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Breakdown (Electricity)
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Computer software
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Disks
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Friction
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Machinery
Errata
Erratum: “Computer-Aided Design and Machining of Composite Ruled Surfaces” (Journal of Mechanisms, Transmissions, and Automation in Design, 1986, 108, pp. 217–223)
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 299.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258729
Topics:
Composite materials
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Computer-aided design
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Design
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Machining
Technical Briefs
On the Relative Angular Velocity Tensor
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 399–400.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258746
Topics:
Tensors
Estimation of an Effective Dissipation Function in Machines
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1986, 108(3): 400–402.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258747
Topics:
Energy dissipation
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Machinery
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