A function generator mechanism links its motion output and motion input with a desired
functional relationship. The probability of realizing such functional relationship is the …

This work develops an envelope approach to time-dependent mechanism reliability defined
in a period of time where a certain motion output is required. Since the envelope function of …

In the early eighties, the author and co-workers created and further developed the natural
coordinates to describe the motion of 2-D and 3-D multibody systems. Natural coordinates …

This paper addresses the problem of optimum synthesis of motion generating four-bar
mechanisms using evolutionary methods. Formulation of objective functions based on three …

The classic Burmester problem is concerned with computing dimensions of planar four-bar
linkages consisting of all revolute joints for five-pose problems. We define extended …

Dimensional synthesis is a type of inverse problem in linkage kinematics where the
objective is to calculate the linkage dimensions required to achieve prescribed linkage …

In this paper, a microsystem with prescribed functional capabilities is designed and
simulated. In particular, the development of a straight line path generator micro electro …

Membrane electrode assembly (MEA) buckling tests in microscopic clearances under
humidity cycles and numerical analyses by finite element method (FEM) were conducted …

An optimal synthesis method is developed for multi-phase continuous path generation of
adjustable planar four-bar linkages. The non-adjustable driving dyad is first determined …

A set of Burmester curves can represent an infinite number of planar four-bar motion
generator solutions for a given series of prescribed rigid-body poses. Unfortunately, given …