Computer aided, task-based kinematic design of linkages: A new lecture for engineering students

K. Abdul-Sater, T. C. Lueth, F. Irlinger

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Abstract

This paper presents the topics, methods and objectives of a new lecture on CAD-integrated kinematic design of linkages for master students. The contents enable students in mechanical engineering to analyze and synthesize structures kinematically using advanced software tools such as numerical and algebraic computation software as well as 3D solid modeler. The structures range from 1-DOF mechanisms up to multi-DOF serial and parallel linkages. Using a generalized nomenclature and vector-matrix-based formulation of the geometry and kinematics of the systems, students are enabled to design both planar and spatial structures. The major objective is to provide the techniques and foundations for task specific synthesis and analysis of linkages with a strong focus on practical applications, which is demonstrated in an example design session in this paper.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNew Trends in Mechanism and Machine Science - From Fundamentals to Industrial Applications
EditorsFernando Viadero, Paulo Flores
PublisherKluwer Academic Publishers
Pages891-899
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9783319094106
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Event5th European Conference on Mechanism Science, EUCOMES 2014 - Guimarães, Portugal
Duration: 16 Sep 201419 Sep 2014

Publication series

NameMechanisms and Machine Science
Volume24
ISSN (Print)2211-0984
ISSN (Electronic)2211-0992

Conference

Conference5th European Conference on Mechanism Science, EUCOMES 2014
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityGuimarães
Period16/09/1419/09/14

Keywords

  • Analysis and synthesis
  • Computer aided linkage design
  • Task specific design

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