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On the Stiffness of a Novel Six-DOF Parallel Minimanipulator
(1995)
The dimensionally-uniform Jacobian matrix of a novel three- limbed, six degree-of-freedom (DOF) minimanipulator is used to derive its dimensionally-uniform stiffness matrix.<P>The minimanipulator limbs are inextensible and ...
The Development of Flex-Gears for the Conduction of Electricity Across a Continuously Rotating Joint
(1995)
The transfer of electricity across a continuously rotating joint is especially important in robot joints and brush-type motors. In this paper, the shortfalls of present technologies, such as electric brushes, are discussed. ...
A Methodology for Enumeration of Clutching Sequences Associated with Epicyclic-Type Automatic Transmission Mechanisms
(1996)
This paper presents a systematic methodology for the enumeration of clutching sequences associated with epiclyclic-gear-type automatic transmission mechanisms. The methodology is based on the concept that an epicyclic gear ...
An Application of Graph Theory to the Detection of Fundamental Circuits in Epicyclic Gear Trains
(1995)
In this paper, a systematic procedure is developed for the identification of fundamental circuits and transfer vertices in epicyclic gear trains. The method utilizes the well-established concepts of graph theory and related ...
Isotropic Design of Tendon-Driven Manipulators
(1995)
This paper deals with the synthesis of mechanical transmission structures for tendon-driven manipulators. Based on static force analysis, necessary conditions are developed for the synthesis of tendon-driven manipulators ...
Design of a Paper Regulating Gearbox for Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicles
(1996)
A parallel-hybrid electric vehicle usually employs two power sources, an engine and an electric motor/generator, to drive a vehicle. Typically, the electric motor receives power stored in batteries to drive the vehicle at ...
Design of Tendon-Driven Manipulators
(1995)
This paper presents an overview of the current state-of-the-art in the design of tendon-driven manipulators. A special characteristic associated with tendon-driven manipulators is that tendons can exert only tension, not ...