Abstract: Linkage and cam-follower mechanism design are often based on the simplifying assumption of constant drive speed. Usually, however, the mutual interaction between the mechanism and its actuator ...

Abstract: A technique is developed for applying a previously derived shaking moment optimization theory for force-balanced four-bar linkages. To this end, a standard linkage configuration is introduced. In ...

Abstract: A least-square theory for the optimization of the shaking moment of fully force-balanced inline four-bar linkages, running at constant input angular velocity, is presented. It is shown that the ...

Abstract: A new method, herein referred to as the “Method of Linearly Independent Vectors,” is shown to permit the complete force balancing of certain planar linkages. This method consists of writing ...