New Trends in Mechanism and Machine Science: From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications

Front Matter....Pages i-xvii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Dimensional Synthesis of Six-Bar Linkages with Incomplete Data Set....Pages 3-11
Mathematical Modelling and Simulation for Beaded Pad Automatic Weaving Trajectory....Pages 13-20
Graphical User Interface for the Singularity Analysis of Lower-Mobility Parallel Manipulators....Pages 21-30
On the Redundancy of Cable-Driven Parallel Robots....Pages 31-39
Front Matter....Pages 41-41
On the Resolution of Forward Kinematic Problem Using CAD Graphical Techniques: Application on Planar Parallel Robotic Manipulators....Pages 43-52
Introducing Distance Restrictions in the Deformed Position Problem....Pages 53-60
On Generalized Euler Angles....Pages 61-68
Guaranteed Detection of the Singularities of 3R Robotic Manipulators....Pages 69-79
Workspace Analysis for Evaluating Laparoscopic Instruments....Pages 81-89
A Novel, Loop-Based Approach for Rigidity Detection for Systems with Multiple Spherical–Spherical Bars: The “Double-Banana” Case....Pages 91-98
Planar Four-Link Mechanism Analysis for Application in 3D Printing Machines....Pages 99-108
Front Matter....Pages 109-109
Path Generating Belt Mechanisms as Kinematic Chains for Mechatronic Applications....Pages 111-119
Synthesis of a Mechanism for Human Gait Rehabilitation: An Introductory Approach....Pages 121-128
A Form-Closed Cam-Follower Mechanism for a Breath Simulator Machine....Pages 129-137
Dimensional Synthesis with Mechanism Processing Strategy....Pages 139-146
Dynamic Modelling of a Four Legged Robot....Pages 147-155
Lifting Mechanism for Payload Transport by Collaborative Mobile Robots....Pages 157-165
Kinematic Design of a Reconfigurable Deployable Canopy....Pages 167-174
Function Generation Synthesis with a 2-DoF Overconstrained Double-Spherical 7R Mechanism Using the Method of Decomposition and Least Squares Approximation....Pages 175-183
Designing Cam Mechanisms Using CAx....Pages 185-193
Front Matter....Pages 109-109
Kinematics Analysis and Verification on the Novel Reconfigurable Ankle Rehabilitation Robot Based on Parallel Mechanism....Pages 195-202
Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of an Isoglide-Type Parallel Manipulator to Determine Its Rigidity/Stiffness....Pages 203-210
Modular Cooperative Mobile Robots for Ventral Long Payload Transport and Obstacle Crossing....Pages 211-219
Hypo-Cycloidal Crank Mechanism to Produce an Over-Expanded Cycle Engine....Pages 221-229
Front Matter....Pages 231-231
Influence of the Mass of the Weight on the Dynamic Response of the Laboratory Fibre-Driven Mechanical System....Pages 233-241
On the Experimental Intradiscal Pressure Measurement Techniques: A Review....Pages 243-250
Geometry and Material Strategies for Improved Management of Crash Energy Absorption....Pages 251-260
An In Vitro Experimental Evaluation of the Displacement Field in an Intracranial Aneurysm Model....Pages 261-268
Experiments on the Edge of Chaos of a Planar Closed Chain Underactuated Mechanism....Pages 269-276
Systematic and Rapid Construction of Test Beds for Planar Mechanism....Pages 277-285
Development of Impact Loading Equipment for Testing of FRP Strips as Reinforcement of Masonry Bricks....Pages 287-295
Front Matter....Pages 297-297
Design of a Driving Module for a Hybrid Locomotion Robot....Pages 299-306
Analysis of Joint Clearance Effects on Dynamics of Six DOF Robot Manipulators....Pages 307-314
Investigating the Effect of Cable Force on Winch Winding Accuracy for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots....Pages 315-323
Solving the Dynamic Equations of a 3- P RS Parallel Manipulator....Pages 325-333
Front Matter....Pages 335-335
Optimization of Textile Machines in Order to Increase Productivity....Pages 337-344
Motion Equation of Linkages with Changeable Close Loop....Pages 345-354
Elastodynamic Analysis of the Sucker Rod Pumping System Mechanism....Pages 355-363
Dimensioning the NC: Axes of a Radial Cam Grinding Machine....Pages 365-372
Efficiency Analysis of Shifted Spur Gear Transmissions....Pages 373-381
Front Matter....Pages 383-383
A New Approach to Eliminate the Constraints Violation at the Position and Velocity Levels in Constrained Mechanical Multibody Systems....Pages 385-393
Vehicle Dynamic Simulation Using Robotic Techniques and Taking into Account a Tyre Model....Pages 395-404
An Advanced 3D Multi-body System Model for the Human Lumbar Spine....Pages 405-411
Energy-Consistent Integration Scheme for Multi-body Systems with Dissipation....Pages 413-421
Multi-objective Optimization of Mechanisms with Clearances in Revolute Joints....Pages 423-433
Biomechanical Experimental Data Curation: An Example for Main Lumbar Spine Ligaments Characterization for a MBS Spine Model....Pages 435-443
A Three-Dimensional Multibody Model of the Human Ankle-Foot Complex....Pages 445-453
Inverse Dynamics of 2-DOF Parallel Mechanism Used for Orientation....Pages 455-462
Wear Prediction of Ceramic-on-Ceramic Artificial Hip Joints....Pages 463-470
Techniques for Geometrical Detection of Contact Within Multibody Systems....Pages 471-478
On the Equivalence Between Forward and Inverse Dynamic Analysis of Human Motion Tasks....Pages 479-486
Railway Vehicle Modelling for the Vehicle-Track Interaction Compatibility Analysis....Pages 487-495
Validation of an Enhanced Cylindrical Contact Force Model Using Numerical and Analytical Approaches....Pages 497-504
Human Gait Analyses Using Multibody Systems Formulation: Normal and Pathological Scenarios....Pages 505-513
Numerical Simulation of a Granular Material Damper....Pages 515-522
Wagon Multibody Model and Its Real-Time Application....Pages 523-532
Front Matter....Pages 533-533
Experimental Validation of the Mechatronic Model of a Parallel Manipulator....Pages 535-543
Preferable Operation Modes of a Wind Turbine with a Differential Planetary Gearbox....Pages 545-552
Hybrid Position/Force Control of a Cable-Driven Parallel Robot with Experimental Evaluation....Pages 553-561
The Control System of a Parallel Robot for Brachytherapy....Pages 563-571
Front Matter....Pages 533-533
Ambient Assisted Living Platform for Remote Monitoring of Bedridden People....Pages 573-581
Front Matter....Pages 583-583
Design and Simulation of Humanoid Spine....Pages 585-593
Feet Compliance in Two Legged Locomotion....Pages 595-602
Lab Experiences with LARM Clutched Arm for Assisting Disabled People....Pages 603-611
Design and Simulation of Walking Operation of a Cassino Biped Locomotor....Pages 613-621
Pneumatic Video Tactile Sensor for Laparoscopic Surgery....Pages 623-631
Design of a New Medical Device for Aiding Clinical Diagnosis of Patellofemoral Disorders....Pages 633-641
Lab Experiences with a Linkage Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance....Pages 643-650
Characterization and Analysis of Data in Autistic Walk Pressure....Pages 651-658
Physiological-Like Testing of the Dislocation Stability of Artificial Hip Joints....Pages 659-667
Experimental Bench Used to Test Human Elbow Endoprosthesis....Pages 669-677
A Dynamic Intramedullary Implant for Bone Fracture Repair....Pages 679-687
A Computational Benchmark for 2D Gait Analysis Problems....Pages 689-697
Development and Early Results of a New Concept of an Orthopedic Footwear Stirrup....Pages 699-707
Dynamic Analysis of an Exoskeleton New Ankle Joint Mechanism....Pages 709-717
Front Matter....Pages 719-719
Analysing of Flying Conditions of Aircrafts Using Artificial Neural Networks....Pages 721-731
Digital-Based Engineering Tools for Tailored Design of Medical Implants....Pages 733-741
Synthesis of PR/RP-Chain Based Compliant Mechanisms: Design of Applications Exploiting Fibre Reinforced Material Characteristics....Pages 743-751
Computer and Physical Simulation of Space Mirror Deployment....Pages 753-760
Permeability Evaluation of Flow Behaviors Within Perfusion Bioreactors....Pages 761-768
Front Matter....Pages 769-769
Load Sharing and Contact Stress Calculation of High Contact Ratio Internal Spur Gears....Pages 771-778
Calculation of Load Capacity of Cylindrical Gears: Review of Different Approaches and Calculation Tools....Pages 779-787
Load Distribution in Spur Gears Including the Effects of Friction....Pages 789-797
Influence of Gear Loss Factor on the Power Loss Prediction....Pages 799-806
Hydraulic Hose as an Instability Reducer for a Flexible Shaft Composed by Universal Joints....Pages 807-815
Propulsion Architectures Using Mechanical Energy Storage....Pages 817-825
Front Matter....Pages 827-827
Closed-Chain Principal Vector Linkages....Pages 829-837
Design of a Low-Cost Manipulator Arm for Industrial Fields....Pages 839-847
Front Matter....Pages 849-849
A New Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model of Compliant Mechanisms Considering Axial Deflection of Flexural Beams....Pages 851-858
An Internal Gyroscopic Micro-Mechanism for Development of Lateral Deviation of a Projectile....Pages 859-868
An Approach to the Characterization of Flexure Hinges for the Purpose of Optimizing the Design of a Micromanipulator....Pages 869-877
Front Matter....Pages 879-879
Machine and Mechanism Design at UMinho: Research-Teaching Interaction....Pages 881-890
Computer Aided, Task-Based Kinematic Design of Linkages: A New Lecture for Engineering Students....Pages 891-899
Front Matter....Pages 901-901
A.N. Krylov: The Pioneer of Photographic Non-invasive Measurement Methods in Russian Science....Pages 903-911
Animation of Historical Patents....Pages 913-920
Front Matter....Pages 921-921
Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of an Industrial Cutting File Machine....Pages 923-931
An Overview of Industrial Communication Networks....Pages 933-940
Rapid Development of Control Algorithms and Interfaces for Remote Monitoring of Robotic Arm Through Internet of Things (IoT)....Pages 941-948
Numerical Simulation of Impact Loading on Open-Cell Aluminum Foams....Pages 949-956
Combining the Finite Element Method and Response Surface Methodology for Adjustment of Contact Stress Ratios in Tapered Roller Bearings....Pages 957-964
Back Matter....Pages 965-968