Abstract: In the development of a method for generating the dynamic equations of a chain of rigid bodies in elliptic line space, it has been discovered that the joint freedom spaces from the tangent ...

Abstract: The use of finite symmetry groups to enumerate basic kinematic chains has been extended by making use of the subgroup structure of the symmetry groups. This refinement not only makes the ...

Abstract: A procedure for systematically and completely enumerating all nonfractionated planar kinematic chains having N links and F degrees of freedom has been developed. This procedure employs the theory ...

Abstract: The use of inflatable structures has often been proposed for aerospace applications. The advantages of such structures include low launch weight and easy assembly. To consider using inflated fabric beams in aerospace ...