This volume contains most of the papers presented at EUCOMES 2008, the Second
European Conference on Mechanism Science.
The contributions have been grouped in sessions on Theoretical and Computational Kinematics, History of Mechanism Science, Design Algorithms, Mechanism Designs, Mechanical Transmissions, Gearing Systems, Manipulators, Linkages, Mechanics of Robots, Experimental Mechanics, Dynamics of Multibody Systems, Industrial Applications, and Non Industrial Applications. However, the topics are not limited to these subsections only but reflect the wide range of Mechanism Science.
It is hoped that this collection of papers will continue to stimulate research and consolidate the opportunities the conference created to share experiences and discuss scientific achievements and current trends in Mechanism Science (especially) in Europe.
Indexed in Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Science (CPCI-S)
Author(s): Flavio Russo, Cesare Rossi, Ferruccio Russo (auth.), Marco Ceccarelli (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Year: 2009
Language: English
Pages: 625
Tags: Theoretical and Applied Mechanics; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Differential Geometry; Machinery and Machine Elements; Control , Robotics, Mechatronics; Engineering Design
Front Matter....Pages I-XXVI
Automatic Weapons of the Roman Empire....Pages 1-9
“DEUS-EX-MACHINA” in Phlius Theatre....Pages 11-19
Archimedes and the Origins of Mechanisms Design....Pages 21-28
The Mirror Weapon in Archimedes Era....Pages 29-36
The Creation of the Site About the Historical Part of Collection of Mechanisms Bauman MSTU....Pages 37-43
Using Computer Spreadsheets in Teaching Mechanisms....Pages 45-53
Hinged Frameworks with Unusual Geometrical Properties....Pages 55-60
A Comparison Between Line Geometries of Point and Line Displacements....Pages 61-68
A Kinematic Approach to Calculate Protein Motion Paths....Pages 69-76
Solutions of the Equation of Meshing for Planar Gear Profiles....Pages 77-85
A Numerical Method for the Second-Order Mobility Analysis of Mechanisms....Pages 87-93
Mathematical Models of Mechanisms with Essentially Elastic Links....Pages 95-99
Design and Simulation of a New Hybrid Mobile Robot for Overpassing Obstacles....Pages 101-108
Evolving Four-Bars for Optimal Synthesis....Pages 109-116
A New Family of Overconstrained 6R-Mechanisms....Pages 117-124
Development of a Spherical Linkage Mechanism with the Aid of the Dynamic Spatial Geometry Program “GECKO”....Pages 125-132
Elastic and Safety Clutch with Radial Disposed Elastic Lamellas....Pages 133-138
Computational Multi-Objective Optimization to Design Service Robots....Pages 139-147
An Optimal Design for a New Underactuated Finger Mechanism....Pages 149-157
Synthesis of a Spatial Five-Link Mechanism with Two Degrees of Freedom According to the Given Laws of Motion....Pages 159-166
Synthesis of Mechanisms with Evolutionary Techniques....Pages 167-174
Optimal Synthesis of Steering Mechanisms Including Transmission Angles....Pages 175-181
Workspace Fitting and Control for a Serial-Robot Motion Simulator....Pages 183-190
Operation Features of Milli-CaTraSys....Pages 191-199
Design of an Actuation System for a Fatigue Test RIG....Pages 201-208
The Influence of Motion Mode and Friction on the Dynamics of a Parallel Robot Used for Orientation Applications....Pages 209-218
Elastohydrodynamic Models for Predicting Friction in Point Contacts Lubricated with Polyalphaolefins....Pages 219-227
An Integrated Differentiation-Projection Approach for the Kinematic Data Consistency of Biomechanical Systems....Pages 229-236
Design of Simple Humanoid Dedicated to the Research on the Gait Synthesis....Pages 237-245
A Comparison of Algorithms for Path Planning of Industrial Robots....Pages 247-254
Stiffness Analysis of Parallel Manipulator Using Matrix Structural Analysis....Pages 255-262
Modelling of Robot’s Motion by Use of Vibration of Internal Masses....Pages 263-270
Mechanical Design of a 3-dof Parallel Robot Actuated by Smart Wires....Pages 271-278
A Multicriteria Approach for Optimal Trajectories in Dynamic Parameter Identification of Parallel Robots....Pages 279-285
Reinforcement Neural Network for the Stabilization of a Furuta Pendulum....Pages 287-294
A Technique for Vibration Suppression of a 2 DOF Compliant Manipulator....Pages 295-303
Investigation on the Baumgarte Stabilization Method for Dynamic Analysis of Constrained Multibody Systems....Pages 305-312
Cornering Stability and Dynamic Analysis of a Four Steering Wheels Vehicle Driven by “In Wheel” Engines....Pages 313-320
Dynamic Modelling of a Single – Link Flexible Arm to be Used as a Sensing Antenna....Pages 321-328
Method of Dynamic Analysis of Mechanisms of Variable Structure....Pages 329-335
A Contribution to the Synthesis of a Trihedral Conjugate Cam....Pages 337-342
Experimental and Theoretical Research of Cams Wearing of Cams Mechanism....Pages 343-350
Dynamic Features of Speed Increasers from Mechatronic Wind and Hydro Systems. Part I: Structure Kinematics....Pages 351-359
Dynamic Features of Speed Increasers from Mechatronic Wind and Hydro Systems. Part II: Dynamic Aspects....Pages 361-368
A Computer Aided Method for Cam Profile Design....Pages 369-376
On the Power Transmission and Running Quality of Micro-Mechanisms....Pages 377-385
Probable Simulating Models of Wear for Open 1 Gearing with High-Ratio Gear....Pages 387-395
Alternative in Harmonic Train Design....Pages 397-403
On the Position of the Single Pair Tooth Segment Relative to the Pitch Point, for Internal Gears, with Effect on Contact Stress Calculus....Pages 405-414
Gears and Belt Drives for Non-Uniform Transmission....Pages 415-422
Fulleroid-Like Linkages....Pages 423-430
On the Classification of Compliant Mechanisms....Pages 431-438
Comparative Kinematics of Mobile Transversal Coupling, as Multibody System....Pages 439-446
The Synthesis of a Linkage with Linear Actuator for Solar Tracking with Large Angular Stroke....Pages 447-454
Dynamics of Heel Strike in Bipedal Systems with Circular Feet....Pages 455-462
Parallel Manipulators with Simple Geometrical Structure....Pages 463-470
Analysis of Wire Elasticity for Wire-driven Parallel Robots....Pages 471-478
Kinematic Analysis of a Compliant, Parallel and Three-Dimensional Meso-Manipulator Generated from a Planar Structure....Pages 479-485
Dynamic Analysis of a Compliant, Parallel and Three-Dimensional Meso-Manipulator Generated from a Planar Structure....Pages 487-493
Modelling of the Orientation Error of a 3-DOF Translational Parallel Manipulator....Pages 495-503
Sensitivity Analysis of Degenerate and Non-Degenerate Planar Parallel Manipulators....Pages 505-512
3D Object Reconstruction Using a Robot Arm....Pages 513-521
Considerations on Process Performance in Incremental Forming by Inducing High Frequency Vibration....Pages 523-530
Scheduling and Verification of Micro Assembly Processes....Pages 531-539
Cambio – A Miniaturized Tool Changer for Desktop Factory Application....Pages 541-548
Tensegrity Concept – From Natural Systems to Robots....Pages 549-557
Laser-Based Structuring of Piezoceramics for Mobile Microrobots....Pages 559-566
Evaluation of Spatial Vibrations Using a Platform with 6 Degrees of Freedom....Pages 567-573
Mechanical Design and Optimization of a Microsurgical Robot....Pages 575-583
Multy Mirror Adjustable Space Reflector as the Mechanism with Many Degrees of Freedom....Pages 585-594
Dynamic Modeling of a Parallel Robot Used in Minimally Invasive Surgery....Pages 595-602
Controlling the Traditional Rigid Endoscopic Instrumentation Motion....Pages 603-611
Use of Substitute of Mechanisms for Tolerance Investigation of Guidance Mechanisms....Pages 613-621
Back Matter....Pages 623-625
