Abstract: The basic concepts of a general method of kinematic synthesis of space mechanisms are developed by means of vectors and quaternion operators applicable to path, function, and motion generation ...

Abstract: One of the basic theories of kinematic synthesis, namely, Burmester’s classical centerpoint-circlepoint theory, is shown to be one of several special cases of a broader, more general new theory, ...

Abstract: The paper is divided into three parts concerned with the Burmester points associated with five distinct positions of a plane. In the first part, “Theory,” an equation is derived for the ...

Abstract: A general method of kineto-elastodynamic design is developed and illustrated with examples. With this method, mechanisms with elastic links can be designed in a systematic way for a desired ...

Abstract: A new method permits the complete force balancing of spatial linkages such as the RSSR and RSSP mechanisms. Operator equations are written describing the location of the center of mass for ...

Abstract: A general closed form method of planar kinematic synthesis, using complex numbers to represent link vectors, is applied to the synthesis of a geared five-bar linkage for function generation. ...

Abstract: One of the major advantages of linkages over cams is the ease with which they can be adjusted to modify their output. Incorporating an adjustment into the design of a linkage makes it ...

Abstract: This paper is a departure from the usual procedure for obtaining the optimal dimensions of a four bar function generator by iteration. In the usual procedure, the accuracy points are first ...

Abstract: A method utilizing complex numbers similar to that used in Part 1 for adjustable function generator synthesis is applied to the synthesis of adjustable path generators. Finitely separated path ...

Abstract: The research involved in this paper falls into the area of analytical vibrations applied to planar mechanical linkages. Specifically, a study of the vibrations, associated with an elastic ...