On the design of slider-crank mechanisms. Part I: multi-phase motion generation

Analysis of Planar Reconfigurable Motion Generators

“…Huston and Kramer [20] combined complex number methods and graphical techniques to synthesize adjustable planar four-bar mechanisms for symmetrical coupler curves. There has been research on methodologies for design of adjustable slider crank mechanisms for multi-phase motion, function and path generation by Zhou and Ting [21], Russel and Sodhi [22,23]. Kim [24] discussed the idea of joint unactuation/actuation to adjust the manipulability and as a result improve the task adaptability of closed chain mechanisms.…”

Design of reconfigurable coupled-serial-chain-based manipulation assistive aids

“…It is worth noting that these textbooks also contain many examples of adjustable linkages (such as the adjustable stroke-length quick-return mechanisms) for situations where the overall size and geometric variation is limited. However, in recent years, that the design of ''adjustable/programmable robotic mechanisms'' [17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] with multiple explicitly adjustable structural parameters is regaining research interest. Such systems offer tremendous potential to serve as an intermediate between the overly flexible ''robotic manipulators'' and relatively inflexible ''mechanisms'' and it is in this context that we examine the reconfigurability of our manipulation assistive aids.…”

Analytical Solution of a Nonlinear Index-Three DAEs System Modelling a Slider-Crank Mechanism

“…Other studies have been done on a fuzzy neural network sliding-mode controller [10], lubricated planar SCM with friction and Hertz contact effects [11], kinematic and dynamic analyses of a novel intermittent SCM [4], dynamic instability of a SCM with an inextensible elastic coupler [12], and dynamics of a flexible SCM driven by a nonideal source of energy [13]. We find also some studies on the kinematic and dynamic analysis of a modified SCM with an additional eccentric link between connecting rod and crank pin [14], a method to design SCM [15,16], among other studies.…”