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Performance Analysis and Technical Feasibility Assessment of a Transforming Roving-Rolling Explorer Rover for Mars Exploration

Lionel E. Edwin, Jason D. Denhart, Thomas R. Gemmer, Scott M. Ferguson, Andre P. Mazzoleni
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. July 2014, 136(7): 071010.
Paper No: MD-13-1248
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027336
Published Online: May 5, 2014
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Topics: Design, Engineering simulation, Simulation, Rocks, Modeling, Weight (Mass), Center of mass
Journal Articles

Form Function Fidelity

Ian Tseng, Jonathan Cagan, Kenneth Kotovsky, Matthew Wood
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. January 2013, 135(1): 011006.
Paper No: MD-12-1455
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007933
Published Online: November 21, 2012
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Topics: Aerodynamics, Automotive design, Center of mass, Design, Fuel efficiency, Shapes, Vehicles
Journal Articles

Analysis of a Gravity Compensated Four-Bar Linkage Mechanism With Linear Spring Suspension

Theeraphong Wongratanaphisan, Matthew O. T. Cole
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2008, 130(1): 011006.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2803653
Published Online: December 7, 2007
View Article titled, Analysis of a Gravity Compensated Four-Bar Linkage Mechanism With Linear Spring Suspension
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Topics: Equilibrium (Physics), Gravity (Force), Linkages, Potential energy, Springs, Stress, Center of mass
Journal Articles

A Distance Metric for Finite Sets of Rigid-Body Displacements via the Polar Decomposition

Pierre M. Larochelle, Andrew P. Murray, Jorge Angeles
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. August 2007, 129(8): 883–886.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2735640
Published Online: July 13, 2006
View Article titled, A Distance Metric for Finite Sets of Rigid-Body Displacements via the Polar Decomposition
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Topics: Design engineering, Displacement, Geometry, Theorems (Mathematics), Center of mass
Journal Articles

Design of a Passive Gravity-Balanced Assistive Device for Sit-to-Stand Tasks

Abbas Fattah, Sunil K. Agrawal, Glenn Catlin, John Hamnett
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2006, 128(5): 1122–1129.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2216732
Published Online: October 10, 2005
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes, Gravity (Force), Springs, Center of mass, Muscle
Journal Articles

An Approach to Identify Joint Motions for Dynamically Stable Walking

Abhishek Agrawal, Sunil K. Agrawal
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 649–653.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181996
Published Online: July 21, 2005
View Article titled, An Approach to Identify Joint Motions for Dynamically Stable Walking
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Topics: Center of mass, Dynamic models, Friction, Kinematics, Stability, Robots, Dynamic stability, Simulation, Degrees of freedom, Legged locomotion
Journal Articles

Shaking Force and Shaking Moment Balancing of Mechanisms: A Historical Review With New Examples

Vigen H. Arakelian, Professor,, M. R. Smith
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Article
J. Mech. Des. March 2005, 127(2): 334–339.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1829067
Published Online: March 25, 2005
View Article titled, Shaking Force and Shaking Moment Balancing of Mechanisms: A Historical Review With New Examples
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Topics: Gears, Linkages, Timing belts, Inertia (Mechanics), Center of mass, Vibration
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Synthesis, Design, and Prototyping of a Planar Three Degree-of-Freedom Reactionless Parallel Mechanism

Simon Foucault, Cle´ment M. Gosselin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2004, 126(6): 992–999.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1798211
Published Online: February 14, 2005
View Article titled, Synthesis, Design, and Prototyping of a Planar Three Degree-of-Freedom Reactionless Parallel Mechanism
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Topics: Degrees of freedom, Design, Engineering prototypes, Inertia (Mechanics), Linkages, Optimization, Parallel mechanisms, Center of mass
Journal Articles

On the Design of a Passive Orthosis to Gravity Balance Human Legs

Abbas Fattah, Ph.D., Sunil K. Agrawal, Ph.D.
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2005, 127(4): 802–808.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1899175
Published Online: October 4, 2004
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Topics: Design, Gravity (Force), Orthotics, Springs, Potential energy, Center of mass, Joining, Knee
Journal Articles

Static Balancing of Spatial Parallel Platform Mechanisms—Revisited

Imme Ebert-Uphoff, Cle´ment M. Gosselin, Thierry Laliberte´
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2000, 122(1): 43–51.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.533544
Published Online: January 1, 2000
View Article titled, Static Balancing of Spatial Parallel Platform Mechanisms—Revisited
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Topics: Kinematics, Potential energy, Springs, Flight, Manipulators, Design, Center of mass
Journal Articles

Design and Fabrication of an Active Gravity Balanced Planar Mechanism Using Auxiliary Parallelograms

Sunil K. Agrawal, Associate Professor, Glenn Gardner, Graduate Student, Stephen Pledgie, Graduate Student
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2001, 123(4): 525–528.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1413771
Published Online: November 1, 1999
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Topics: Center of mass, Chain, Design, Gravity (Force), Manufacturing
Journal Articles

Mass Center of Planar Mechanisms Using Auxiliary Parallelograms

A. Gokce, S. K. Agrawal
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 166–168.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829418
Published Online: March 1, 1999
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Topics: Biomechanics, Center of mass, Degrees of freedom, Gravity (Force), Machinery
Journal Articles

Effects of Geometric Parameters on Manipulator Dynamic Performance

G. J. Wiens, M. Y. Zarrugh, R. A. Scott
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 1992, 114(1): 137–142.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2916907
Published Online: March 1, 1992
View Article titled, Effects of Geometric Parameters on Manipulator Dynamic Performance
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Topics: Center of mass, Eigenvalues, Inertia (Mechanics), Manipulator dynamics, Manipulators, Tensors
Journal Articles

Complete Shaking Force and Shaking Moment Balancing of Link Mechanisms Using Balancing Idler Loops

Cemil Bagci
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 1982, 104(2): 482–493.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256371
Published Online: April 1, 1982
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Topics: Angular momentum, Center of mass, Design, Theorems (Mathematics)
Journal Articles

An Experimental Study of the Steady-State Response of Oil-Film Dampers

R. K. Sharma, M. Botman
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 1978, 100(2): 216–221.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3453903
Published Online: April 1, 1978
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Topics: Dampers, Steady state, Rotors, Bearings, Springs, Center of mass, Damping, Deflection, Design, Displacement