Abstract: This paper presents an analytical and computer-aided procedure on the optimum design of Geneva mechanism. The subject is treated in two parts. In Part I, a set of parameters is derived for ...

Abstract: This paper presents an analytical and computer-aided procedure on the kinematic synthesis of the planar two-gear drive. The drive is designed as a reversing mechanism and as a nonreversing ...

Abstract: This paper introduces some basic concepts and new approaches regarding the kinematic structure and functional analysis of mechanisms. The theory and approach are illustrated on shaft couplings ...

Abstract: This paper presents an analytical and computer-aided procedure on the kinematic synthesis of the spherical two-gear drive with prescribed dwell characteristics. The first part gives a displacement ...

Abstract: The theory developed in Part 1 has been applied to the determination of motion characteristics of two typical types of shaft couplings involving tripode joints. An ideal case of an exact ...

Abstract: The heuristic algorithm, developed in Part 1, is applied here to solve certain realistic mechanisms synthesis problems. These include dimensional synthesis of a rotary-to-linear recording mechanisms ...

Abstract: The heuristics developed by Dr. Shen Lin in the communications field have been extended and applied to the design of mechanism. The basic approach involves the use of an intelligent partial ...

Abstract: This paper presents an analytical method on the investigation of the motion characteristics of a class of spatial mechanical components involving the ball-and-trunnion type of joint, namely, the ...