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Adjustable four-bar linkages for multi-phase motion generation

  • H. Zhou
  • , Edmund H.M. Cheung

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Abstract

    When the position of a driven side-link fixed pivot is adjusted, multi-phase motion can be generated by the same four-bar linkage. An optimal synthesis method of adjustable four-bar linkages for multi-phase motion generation is put forward in this paper. The closed-form synthesis procedures of driving and driven side-links are presented. The requirements for fixed pivot positions, no branch defect, crank existence and link length ratio are taken as constraints, and the transmission angle is aimed to be optimal when adjustable four-bar linkages are synthesized. A modified genetic algorithm is employed to seek the global optimal solution. Results of two synthesis examples verify the effectiveness of the proposed method. © 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)261-279
    JournalMechanism and Machine Theory
    Volume39
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2004

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    Funding

    This study was part of a research project funded by the Research Grant Council of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

    Research Keywords

    • Adjustable linkages
    • Genetic algorithms
    • Motion generation
    • Optimal synthesis

    RGC Funding Information

    • RGC-funded

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