Abstract: The generalized lever is a new tool in gear train representation. It extends the traditional concept of a lever representation of a planetary gear set to 1 that includes negative lever ratios. ...

Abstract: A dimensional synthesis procedure to achieve prescribed roll center height variation of a vehicle’s sprung mass with respect to wheel jounce-rebound is presented. This may be used to size the ...

Abstract: We present a geometric derivation of the kinematics of the steering action and the roller displacement in a full-toroidal continuously variable traction drive variator. In particular, expressions ...

Abstract: We present an algorithm for synthesizing the attachment point locations of the tie-rod of an automotive suspension, to achieve linear toe change characteristics with jounce and rebound of the ...

Abstract: We describe our analytical and experimental works on three novel variable valve actuation systems. These include a mechanical variable-lift and duration concept, a hydraulic-lost-motion variable-lift ...