Abstract: A vibratory feeder is essentially an inclined plane which is subjected to an acceleration cycle. It is used to transport components or material, after giving them the proper orientation or ...

Abstract: A momentum exchange model is developed to describe the dynamic performance of mechanisms with clearance. A following mode is incorporated in the model to account for the case when contact is ...

Abstract: The tracking property of the free gyro is investigated using analytical and digital approaches. A strategy of analysis is developed which can be used to assess the quality of tracking for ...

Abstract: A model is developed for evaluating impulsive forces and torques in mechanisms with clearances. It is built around the momentum-exchanges during impacts rather than following the traditional path ...

Abstract: The local and path-spectra of the impacts between the socket and pin are obtained. It is shown that the dominant impacts occur at only one of the dead points. The other shows a profusion ...

Abstract: The conventional Modal Strain Energy method (MSE is briefly discussed. Several indices are proposed to characterize a viscoelastically damped system. An Overall Error Index is proposed to assess ...

Abstract: Bolted connections subjected to fatigue loading are usually considered to be the “weak point” in a design. They usually are highly preloaded to increase their resistance to external dynamic ...

Abstract: A parametric study is conducted to assess the effect of different factors on the tracking performance. The conditions leading to the free flight mode are established. Design recommendations and ...

Abstract: The nature and the size of the cutting forces were investigated to develop a model that accounts for their fluctuation. Due to the interaction between the velocity of the power cylinder and ...