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Volume 129, Issue 11

November 2007

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ISSN 1050-0472

EISSN 1528-9001

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Editorial

Editorial November 2007

J. Michael McCarthy

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1109. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2803493

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Topics: Blanks , Engineering education , Engineers , Innovation , Maintenance , Performance , Students , Teams , Vehicles

Research Papers

Optimizing Truck Cab Layout for Driver Accommodation

Matthew B. Parkinson, Matthew P. Reed, Michael Kokkolaras, Panos Y. Papalambros

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1110–1117. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771181

Abstract

View articletitled, Optimizing Truck Cab Layout for Driver Accommodation

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Steering wheels , Trucks

A Network Approach to Define Modularity of Components in Complex Products

Manuel E. Sosa, Steven D. Eppinger, Craig M. Rowles

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1118–1129. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771182

Abstract

View articletitled, A Network Approach to Define Modularity of Components in Complex Products

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Topics: Design , Bridges (Structures)

Improved Molecular Model of a Peptide Unit for Proteins

Raghavendran Subramanian, Kazem Kazerounian

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1130–1136. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771230

Abstract

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Topics: Atoms , Errors , Proteins , Optimization , Chain

Design of a Novel Two Degree-of-Freedom Ankle-Foot Orthosis

Abhishek Agrawal, Vivek Sangwan, Sai K. Banala, Sunil K. Agrawal, Stuart A. Binder-Macleod

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1137–1143. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771231

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of a Novel Two Degree-of-Freedom Ankle-Foot Orthosis

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Design , Kinematics , Orthotics , Muscle , Engineering prototypes , Torque

Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanical Systems Using Exponential Rotation Matrices

M. Kemal Özgören

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1144–1152. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771233

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanical Systems Using Exponential Rotation Matrices

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Topics: Kinematic analysis , Kinematics , Rotation , Screws

A Unified Approach to Solving Driving Forces in Spatial Parallel Manipulators With Less Than Six DOFs

Yi Lu, Bo Hu

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1153–1160. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771237

Abstract

View articletitled, A Unified Approach to Solving Driving Forces in Spatial Parallel Manipulators With Less Than Six DOFs

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators

Unified Solving Jacobian∕Hessian Matrices of Some Parallel Manipulators With $n$ SPS Active Legs and a Passive Constrained Leg

Yi Lu, Bo Hu

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1161–1169. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771572

Abstract

View articletitled, Unified Solving Jacobian∕Hessian Matrices of Some Parallel Manipulators With <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mi xmlns="">n</mi></math> SPS Active Legs and a Passive Constrained Leg

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Topics: Manipulators , Jacobian matrices , Kinematics

Dynamic Modeling of the Milner Continuously Variable Transmission—The Basic Kinematics

S. Akehurst, D. A. Parker, S. Schaaf

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1170–1178. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771573

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamic Modeling of the Milner Continuously Variable Transmission—The Basic Kinematics

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Topics: Geometry , Kinematics , Rotation , Steady state , Torque , Traction , Design , Particle spin , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Dynamic modeling

Technical Briefs

A Multiattribute Utility Theory-Based Method for Product Line Selection

Henri J. Thevenot, Elizabeth D. Steva, Gül E. Okudan, Timothy W. Simpson

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1179–1184. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771574

Abstract

View articletitled, A Multiattribute Utility Theory-Based Method for Product Line Selection

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Topics: Certainty , Design , Manufacturing , Product design , Public utilities , Risk , Tradeoffs , Information technology risk

Function Generation With Finitely Separated Precision Points Using Geometric Constraint Programming

Edward C. Kinzel, James P. Schmiedeler, Gordon R. Pennock

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1185–1190. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771575

Abstract

View articletitled, Function Generation With Finitely Separated Precision Points Using Geometric Constraint Programming

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Topics: Computer programming , Linkages

Geometric Analysis and Synthesis of the Metamorphic Robotic Hand

Jian S. Dai, Delun Wang

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1191–1197. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771576

Abstract

View articletitled, Geometric Analysis and Synthesis of the Metamorphic Robotic Hand

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Topics: End effectors , Geometry , Robotics , Trajectories (Physics) , Fittings , Approximation , Linkages

Design, Simulation, and Fabrication of a Quadstable Monolithic Mechanism With $X$ - and $Y$ -Directional Bistable Curved Beams

Jeong Sam Han, Claas Müller, Ulrike Wallrabe, Jan G. Korvink

J. Mech. Des. November 2007, 129(11): 1198–1203. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2771577

Abstract

View articletitled, Design, Simulation, and Fabrication of a Quadstable Monolithic Mechanism With <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mi xmlns="">X</mi></math>- and <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mi xmlns="">Y</mi></math>-Directional Bistable Curved Beams

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Topics: Brass (Metal) , Design , Displacement , Engineering prototypes , Finite element analysis , Manufacturing , Simulation , Dynamic response , Milling , Equilibrium (Physics)

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Research Papers

Optimizing Truck Cab Layout for Driver Accommodation

A Network Approach to Define Modularity of Components in Complex Products

Improved Molecular Model of a Peptide Unit for Proteins

Design of a Novel Two Degree-of-Freedom Ankle-Foot Orthosis

Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanical Systems Using Exponential Rotation Matrices

A Unified Approach to Solving Driving Forces in Spatial Parallel Manipulators With Less Than Six DOFs

Unified Solving Jacobian∕Hessian Matrices of Some Parallel Manipulators With $n$ SPS Active Legs and a Passive Constrained Leg

Dynamic Modeling of the Milner Continuously Variable Transmission—The Basic Kinematics

Technical Briefs

A Multiattribute Utility Theory-Based Method for Product Line Selection

Function Generation With Finitely Separated Precision Points Using Geometric Constraint Programming

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