Abstract: A new synthesis tool, the triad, is introduced to enable simplified synthesis of very complex planar mechanisms. The triad is a connected string of three vectors representing jointed rigid links ...

Abstract: This paper presents an overview of a component-based approach for the dimensional synthesis of planar mechanisms. The components on which the approach is based are called triads, dyads, and ...

Abstract: The determination of loads applied to a structure is often necessary in the design process. In some situations it is not feasible to insert a load cell in the system to measure these applied ...

Abstract: A method for predetermining the properties of a centerpoint curve of the Burmester curve pair which will result from an arbitrary set of four precision positions is introduced. The method is ...

Abstract: Graph theory has been demonstrated by many researchers to be useful during the conceptual phase of mechanism design. For the particular class of mechanisms known as planetary gear trains, the ...

Abstract: Research on generative computer-aided process planning (CAPP) for turned parts using combined fundamental and heuristic principles is presented. The rationale for the process planning approach is ...

Abstract: One of the problems encountered in attempting to computerize type synthesis of mechanisms is that of automatically generating a computer graphics display of candidate kinematic chains or mechanisms. ...