New Trends in Mechanism and Machine Science: Theory and Industrial Applications

Front Matter....Pages i-xiii
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Calculation of the Ball Raceway Interferences Due to Manufacturing Errors and Their Influence on the Friction Moment in Four-Contact-Point Slewing Bearings....Pages 3-11
Meshing Analysis for TA Worm Drive....Pages 13-20
Trade-Off for Space Mechanisms Actuator Technology via a General Purpose Language and Domain Specific Simulations Framework....Pages 21-28
Tolerance Analysis of Planar Serial Manipulators with Decoupled and Non-decoupled Dynamics....Pages 29-37
Front Matter....Pages 39-39
Coupler-Link Mobility Analysis of Planar Four-Bar Linkages....Pages 41-49
On the Dynamic Equivalence of Planar Mechanisms, an Inertia Decomposition Method....Pages 51-59
Determination of a Rigid Body Orientation by Means of Indirect Measurements....Pages 61-69
Algebraic Analysis of a New Variable-DOF 7R Mechanism....Pages 71-79
Overconstrained Single Loop Four Link Mechanisms with Revolute and Prismatic Joints....Pages 81-89
Front Matter....Pages 91-91
Planar Stewart Gough Platforms with Quadratic Singularity Surface....Pages 93-102
Computing the Safe Working Zone of a 3-RRS Parallel Manipulator....Pages 103-111
Comparison of 3-RPS and 3-SPR Parallel Manipulators Based on Their Maximum Inscribed Singularity-Free Circle....Pages 113-120
On the Workspace Representation and Determination of Spherical Parallel Robotic Manipulators....Pages 121-130
Front Matter....Pages 131-139
Compliant Gripper Based on a Multistable Tensegrity Structure....Pages 141-141
Compliant Multistable Tensegrity Structures with Simple Topologies....Pages 143-151
Towards the Control of Tensegrity Mechanisms for Variable Stiffness Applications: A Case Study....Pages 153-161
Kinematic Analysis of a Continuum Parallel Robot....Pages 163-171
Front Matter....Pages 173-180
3D Formulation for Revolute Clearance Joints....Pages 181-181
Efficiency Assessment in Spur Gears with Shifting and Profile Modifications....Pages 183-191
Front Matter....Pages 193-201
Motion Design Considering Moment of Inertia....Pages 181-181
Recent Developments on Cylindrical Contact Force Models with Realistic Properties....Pages 203-210
On the Determination of the Meshing Stiffness and the Load Sharing of Spur Gears....Pages 211-219
Front Matter....Pages 221-229
WinMecC: Software for the Analysis and Synthesis of Planar Mechanisms....Pages 231-231
Manipulator Motion Planning in Redundant Robotic System for Fiber Placement Process....Pages 233-242
Free and Open Source Software Applications for Education of TMM Discipline in Bauman University....Pages 243-252
A Novel One-DoF Gravity Balancer Based on Cardan Gear Mechanism....Pages 253-260
Galvanometer Laser Scanning: Custom-Made Input Signals for Maximum Duty Cycles in High-End Imaging Applications....Pages 261-268
Front Matter....Pages 269-277
Optimal Motion of Flexible Objects with Oscillations Elimination at the Final Point....Pages 279-279
Alternating Error Effects on Decomposition Method in Function Generation Synthesis....Pages 281-291
Control-Based Design of a Five-Bar Mechanism....Pages 293-301
Front Matter....Pages 303-311
F. Reuleaux, F. Wittenbauer: Their Influence on Evolution of Applied Mechanics in Russia at the Beginnings of XXth Century....Pages 313-313
Applying Modern CAD Systems to Reconstruction of Old Design....Pages 315-322
Front Matter....Pages 323-331
Increase of Position Accuracy for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots Using a Model for Elongation of Plastic Fiber Ropes....Pages 333-333
Pose-Independent Counterweighting of Cable-Suspended Payloads with Application to Rehabilitation....Pages 335-343
Preliminaries of a New Approach for the Direct Kinematics of Suspended Cable-Driven Parallel Robot with Deformable Cables....Pages 345-353
Static Analysis of Planar 3-DOF Cable-Suspended Parallel Robots Carrying a Serial Manipulator....Pages 355-362
Front Matter....Pages 363-371
Structural Synthesis, Mobility Analysis and Creation of Complete Atlas of Multiloop Planar Multiple-Jointed Kinematic Chains on Base All Possible Sets of Color Multiple Joints for Industrial Applications....Pages 373-373
Design and Development of a Triggered Type Underactuated Grasping Mechanism and Its Application to an Experimental Test Bed....Pages 375-382
Solving the Minimum Distance Problem for the Synthesis of Mechanisms....Pages 383-390
Front Matter....Pages 391-398
Mobile Robot with Multiple Modes Based on 4-URU Parallel Mechanism....Pages 373-373
Front Matter....Pages 399-407
An Experimental Characterization of Human Knee Joint Motion Capabilities....Pages 409-409
An Innovative Parallel Robotic System for Transperineal Prostate Biopsy....Pages 411-419
A 2PRP-2PPR Planar Parallel Manipulator for the Purpose of Lower Limb Rehabilitation....Pages 421-429
Singularity Analysis of a Wall-Mounted Parallel Robot with SCARA MotionsLower Limb Exoskeleton with Hybrid Pneumaticaly Assisted Electric Drive for Neuroreabilitation....Pages 431-439
Front Matter....Pages 441-449
An Adjustable Constant Force Mechanism Using Pin Joints and Springs....Pages 451-451
Synthesis and Optimisation of Large Stroke Flexure Hinges....Pages 453-461
On the Grand 4R Four-Bar Based Inherently Balanced Linkage Architecture....Pages 463-471
Front Matter....Pages 473-480
A Workspace Analysis of 4R Manipulators via Level-Set Formulation....Pages 481-481
A Constructive Method for the Approximation of the Multiple Inverse Kinematics Solutions of Noncuspidal 6 DoF Manipulators....Pages 483-491
Single-Loop Foldable 8R Mechanisms with Multiple Modes....Pages 493-502
Calibration of TCP-Fixed Bevel Units....Pages 503-510
Front Matter....Pages 511-520
Mechanism Type Synthesis Approach for Automated Handling and Multiaxial Draping of Reinforcing Textiles....Pages 521-521
Design of a Reciprocal Hip Mechanism with Adjustable Flexion-Extension Coupling Ratios for Prosthetic Applications....Pages 523-532
Wind Turbine Based on Antiparallel Link Mechanism....Pages 533-541
Model and Analysis of a Novel Piezo-Electric Rotational Motor Based on Deformation Wave Precession....Pages 543-550
Estimating Characteristics of a Contact Between Sensing Element of Medical Robot and Soft Tissue....Pages 551-559
Front Matter....Pages 561-569
A Coordinate-Free Dynamical Model for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots....Pages 571-571
Path Generation Synthesis of Planar Double-Slider Linkages via the Elliptic Coupler Curve....Pages 573-580
A Controller for Avoiding Dynamic Model Degeneracy of Parallel Robots During Type 2 Singularity Crossing....Pages 581-588
Front Matter....Pages 589-597
Singularity Analysis of a Wall-Mounted Parallel Robot with SCARA Motions....Pages 571-571
Design of a Cable-Driven Four-Bar Mechanism for Arm Rehabilitation....Pages 599-607
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