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Dimensional Synthesis of Open Path Generator of Four-Bar Mechanisms Using the Haar Wavelet

Jianwei Sun, Wenrui Liu, Jinkui Chu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. August 2015, 137(8): 082303.
Paper No: MD-15-1027
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030651
Published Online: August 1, 2015
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Topics: Databases, Generators, Linkages, Wavelet transforms, Wavelets
Journal Articles

A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Design Approaches for Human-Friendly Robots

Nicolas Lauzier, Clément Gosselin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. August 2015, 137(8): 082302.
Paper No: MD-14-1763
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030649
Published Online: August 1, 2015
View Article titled, A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Design Approaches for Human-Friendly Robots
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Topics: Collisions (Physics), Robots, Safety, Inertia (Mechanics), Torque, Engines, Motors
Journal Articles

Kinetostatic Modeling of Fully Compliant Bistable Mechanisms Using Timoshenko Beam Constraint Model

Guimin Chen, Fulei Ma
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. February 2015, 137(2): 022301.
Paper No: MD-13-1513
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029024
Published Online: February 1, 2015
View Article titled, Kinetostatic Modeling of Fully Compliant Bistable Mechanisms Using Timoshenko Beam Constraint Model
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Topics: Deflection, Design, Finite element analysis, Modeling, Shear (Mechanics), Stress, Equilibrium (Physics), Timoshenko beam theory, Bending (Stress)
Journal Articles

MEMS-Based Conjugate Surfaces Flexure Hinge

Matteo Verotti, Rocco Crescenzi, Marco Balucani, Nicola P. Belfiore
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. January 2015, 137(1): 012301.
Paper No: MD-14-1242
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028791
Published Online: January 1, 2015
View Article titled, MEMS-Based Conjugate Surfaces Flexure Hinge
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compliant mechanisms, Hinges, Microelectromechanical systems, Stress, Silicon, Engineering prototypes, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Planar Flexible Hinges With Curvilinear-Axis Segments for Mechanisms of In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Operation

Nicolae Lobontiu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. January 2015, 137(1): 012302.
Paper No: MD-14-1451
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028792
Published Online: January 1, 2015
View Article titled, Planar Flexible Hinges With Curvilinear-Axis Segments for Mechanisms of In-Plane and Out-of-Plane Operation
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Topics: Hinges, Stress
Journal Articles

Compliant Wireform Mechanisms

Tyler M. Pendleton, Brian D. Jensen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2008, 130(12): 122302.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2991132
Published Online: October 21, 2008
View Article titled, Compliant Wireform Mechanisms
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Topics: Springs, Torsion, Wire, Stiffness, Modeling, Compliant mechanisms, Deflection, Design, Finite element analysis, Finite element model
Journal Articles

Design and Prototyping of a Partially Decoupled 4-DOF 3T1R Parallel Manipulator With High-Load Carrying Capacity

Sébastien Briot, Vigen Arakelian, Sylvain Guégan
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2008, 130(12): 122303.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2991137
Published Online: October 21, 2008
View Article titled, Design and Prototyping of a Partially Decoupled 4-DOF 3T1R Parallel Manipulator With High-Load Carrying Capacity
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Manipulators, Stress, Kinematics, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Dynamic Workspace and Control of Planar Active Tensegritylike Structures

Andrew P. Schmalz, Sunil K. Agrawal, Ph.D.
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2008, 130(12): 122301.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2988474
Published Online: October 7, 2008
View Article titled, Dynamic Workspace and Control of Planar Active Tensegritylike Structures
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Topics: Cables, Control equipment, Feedback, Tensegrity, Tensegrity structures, Tension, Rods, Dynamics (Mechanics), System dynamics
Journal Articles

Design of Grip-and-Move Manipulators Using Symmetric Path Generating Compliant Mechanisms

N. F. Wang, Graduate Student, K. Tai
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2008, 130(11): 112305.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2976790
Published Online: September 30, 2008
View Article titled, Design of Grip-and-Move Manipulators Using Symmetric Path Generating Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Finite element analysis, Genetic algorithms, Geometry, Manipulators, Optimization, Stress, Displacement, Topology
Journal Articles

The Maximal Singularity-Free Workspace of the Gough–Stewart Platform for a Given Orientation

Qimi Jiang, Clément M. Gosselin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2008, 130(11): 112304.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2976452
Published Online: September 23, 2008
View Article titled, The Maximal Singularity-Free Workspace of the Gough–Stewart Platform for a Given Orientation
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Topics: Algorithms, Robots, Parallel mechanisms, Design
Journal Articles

Computer Aided Synthesis of Piecewise Rational Motions for Spherical 2R and 3R Robot Arms

Anurag Purwar, Zhe Jin, Q. J. Ge
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2008, 130(11): 112301.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2976444
Published Online: September 23, 2008
View Article titled, Computer Aided Synthesis of Piecewise Rational Motions for Spherical 2R and 3R Robot Arms
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Topics: Kinematics, Robots, Interpolation, Splines
Journal Articles

New Considerations on the Theory of Type Synthesis of Fully Parallel Platforms

José M. Rico, J. Jesús Cervantes-Sánchez, Alejandro Tadeo-Chávez, Gerardo Israel Pérez-Soto, Juan Rocha-Chavarría
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2008, 130(11): 112302.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2976447
Published Online: September 23, 2008
View Article titled, New Considerations on the Theory of Type Synthesis of Fully Parallel Platforms
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Topics: Chain, Displacement, Mechanical admittance, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Singularity Equations of Gough–Stewart Platforms Using a Minimal Set of Geometric Parameters

Qimi Jiang, Clément M. Gosselin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2008, 130(11): 112303.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2976450
Published Online: September 23, 2008
View Article titled, Singularity Equations of Gough–Stewart Platforms Using a Minimal Set of Geometric Parameters
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Topics: Architecture, Manipulator kinematics, Optimization, Rotation, Jacobian matrices, Parallel mechanisms
Journal Articles

Analysis of Stiffness and Elastic Deformation for Some 3–5-DOF PKMs With S P R or R P S-type legs

Yi Lu, Bo Hu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2008, 130(10): 102307.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2918918
Published Online: September 11, 2008
View Article titled, Analysis of Stiffness and Elastic Deformation for Some 3–5-DOF PKMs With S P R or R P S-type legs
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Topics: Deformation, Jacobian matrices, Stiffness
Journal Articles

A Geometric Interpretation of Finite Screw Systems Using the Bisecting Linear Line Complex

Chintien Huang, Bahram Ravani, Wuchang Kuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2008, 130(10): 102303.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2965362
Published Online: September 9, 2008
View Article titled, A Geometric Interpretation of Finite Screw Systems Using the Bisecting Linear Line Complex
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Topics: Displacement, Screws, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Evaluation and Design of Displacement-Amplifying Compliant Mechanisms for Sensor Applications

Girish Krishnan, G. K. Ananthasuresh
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2008, 130(10): 102304.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2965599
Published Online: September 9, 2008
View Article titled, Evaluation and Design of Displacement-Amplifying Compliant Mechanisms for Sensor Applications
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Topics: Accelerometers, Design, Displacement, Force sensors, Optimization, Sensors, Topology, Micromachining, Compliant mechanisms, Springs
Journal Articles

On the Joint Velocity Jump for Redundant Robots in the Presence of Locked-Joint Failures

Zhao Jing, Li Qian
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2008, 130(10): 102305.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2943302
Published Online: September 9, 2008
View Article titled, On the Joint Velocity Jump for Redundant Robots in the Presence of Locked-Joint Failures
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Topics: Robots, Failure, Algorithms, Fault tolerance
Journal Articles

Design of a Microrobotic Wrist for Needle Laparoscopic Surgery

Matteo Zoppi, Wiktor Sieklicki, Rezia Molfino
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2008, 130(10): 102306.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2965608
Published Online: September 9, 2008
View Article titled, Design of a Microrobotic Wrist for Needle Laparoscopic Surgery
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Topics: Design, Extruding, Needles, Surgery, End effectors, Manufacturing, Displacement, Mechanical admittance, Geometry
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of a Class of Planar Biped Robots Mechanically Coordinated by a Single Degree of Freedom

J. McKendry, B. Brown, E. R. Westervelt, J. P. Schmiedeler
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2008, 130(10): 102302.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2965609
Published Online: August 21, 2008
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of a Class of Planar Biped Robots Mechanically Coordinated by a Single Degree of Freedom
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Robots, Optimization, Simulation
Journal Articles

Cable-Driven Parallel Mechanisms: Application to a Locomotion Interface

Simon Perreault, Clément M. Gosselin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2008, 130(10): 102301.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2965607
Published Online: August 21, 2008
View Article titled, Cable-Driven Parallel Mechanisms: Application to a Locomotion Interface
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Topics: Cables, Geometry, Parallel mechanisms, Optimization, Design, Trajectories (Physics)