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June 1997
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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Research Papers
Design of Ball Wheel Mechanisms for Omnidirectional Vehicles With Full Mobility and Invariant Kinematics
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 153–161.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826230
Topics:
Design
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Kinematics
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Vehicles
,
Wheels
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Automotive design
,
Displacement
,
Motion control
,
Rollers
Design and Analysis of Automotive Serpentine Belt Drive Systems for Steady State Performance
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 162–168.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826231
Topics:
Belts
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Design
,
Steady state
,
Tension
,
Stress
,
Automotive engines
,
Geometry
,
Inspection
,
Springs
,
Vibration
Surface Contact Analysis for a Spatial Cam Mechanism
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 169–177.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826232
Topics:
Displacement
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Errors
,
Manufacturing
,
Rollers
Enumerating Possible Design Options for Integral Attachment Using a Hierarchical Classification Scheme
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 178–184.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826233
Topics:
Design
,
Manufacturing
,
Snap fitting
,
Cantilevers
,
Compression
,
Geometry
,
Joining
,
Optimization
A Form Tolerancing Theory Using Fractals and Wavelets
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 185–193.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826234
Topics:
Fractals
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Wavelets
,
Errors
,
Ball bearings
,
Design
,
Product design
On Irrationality in Engineering Design
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 194–196.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826235
Topics:
Engineering design
,
Design
,
Doors
,
Engineers
,
Project management
LADD Transmissions: Design, Manufacture, and New Compliance Models
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 197–203.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826236
Topics:
Design
,
Errors
,
Fibers
,
Elasticity
,
Modeling
Design of Tactile Fixtures for Robotics and Manufacturing
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 204–211.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826237
Topics:
Design
,
Manufacturing
,
Robotics
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Calibration
,
Sensors
The Effects of Actuation Schemes on the Kinematic Performance of Manipulators
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 212–217.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826238
Topics:
Kinematics
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Manipulators
,
Actuators
,
Design
,
End effectors
,
Jacobian matrices
,
Shapes
The Force Workspace: A Tool for the Design and Motion Planning of Multi-Limb Robotic Systems
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 218–224.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826239
Topics:
Design
,
Path planning
,
Robotics
,
Actuators
,
Friction
,
Kinematics
,
Machinery
Automatic Synthesis of Crank Driven Four-Bar Mechanisms for Two, Three, or Four-Position Motion Generation
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 225–231.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826240
Topics:
Optimization
Synthesis of Programmable Mechanisms Using Adjustable Dyads
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 232–237.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826241
Topological Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms Using Multi-Criteria Optimization
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 238–245.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826242
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
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Optimization
,
Design
,
Deflection
,
Deformation
,
Trusses (Building)
On the Geometry of Spatial Polygons and Screw Polygons
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 246–252.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826243
Topics:
Geometry
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Screws
,
Kinematics
The Geometry and Generation of NC Tool Paths
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 253–258.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826244
Topics:
Geometry
,
Milling
,
Manufacturing
Two-Stage Algorithm for Determination of the Bending Sequence in Sheet Metal Products
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 259–266.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826245
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Sheet metal
,
Collisions (Physics)
,
Computers
,
Manufacturing
Parallel Disassembly by Onion Peeling
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 267–274.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826246
Topics:
Algorithms
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Manufacturing
,
Testing
Computation of Self-Intersections of Offsets of Be´zier Surface Patches
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 275–283.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826247
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Computation
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Geometry
,
Polynomials
,
Robustness
Systematic Synthesis and Applications of Novel Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Differential Systems
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 284–291.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826248
Topics:
Blocks (Building materials)
,
Degrees of freedom
,
End effectors
,
Planetary gears
,
Trains
,
Vehicles
,
Wheels
Some Numerical Methods for the Simulation of Geared Transmission Dynamic Behavior Formulation and Assessment
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 292–298.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826250
Topics:
Numerical analysis
,
Simulation
Use of Noncircular Gears to Reduce Torque and Speed Fluctuations in Rotating Shafts
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 299–306.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826251
Topics:
Fluctuations (Physics)
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Gears
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Torque
,
Flywheels
Kinematic Optimization of a Modified Helical Gear Train
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 307–314.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826252
Topics:
Helical gears
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Kinematics
,
Optimization
,
Trains
,
Errors
,
Computer simulation
,
Design
,
Gear teeth
,
Machinery
,
Manufacturing
Automatic Detection of Embedded Structure in Planetary Gear Trains
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 315–318.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826253
Topics:
Planetary gears
,
Trains
,
Computer software
,
Algorithms
,
Circuits
,
Kinematics
General Equations of a Helical Spring With a Cup Damper and Static Verification
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 319–326.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826254
Topics:
Dampers
,
Springs
,
Displacement
,
Equations of motion
,
Errors
,
Modeling
,
Simulation results
,
Stiffness
Technical Briefs
Notes on Monotonicity Principles
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 327–330.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826255
Operational Envelope of a Spatial Stewart Platform
J. Mech. Des. June 1997, 119(2): 330–332.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2826256
Topics:
Actuators
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Domes (Structural elements)
,
Geometry
,
Manipulators
,
Numerical analysis
