This article focuses on the synthesis of a steering mechanism that exactly meets the
requirements of Ackermann steering geometry. It starts from reviewing of the four-bar …

In this paper, the combined kinematic and sensitivity optimization of a rack-and-pinion
steering linkage is performed. This steering linkage is the most common steering system …

Reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) of a mechanism is normally based on the non-
probabilistic model, which is viewed as failure possibility constraints in each optimization …

In this paper, a reliability sensitivity analysis methodology for the kinematic accuracy of rack-
and-pinion steering linkages (RPSLs) is developed. The direct linearization method is …

In this paper, multi-objective optimization of a rack-and-pinion steering linkage is proposed.
This steering linkage is a common mechanism used in small cars with three advantages as it …

This paper presents an approach to optimize planar mechanisms for function generation
synthesis. It is applied to the design of different steering linkages used in road vehicles …

A new proof of the existence of three function cognates of Stephenson II and two function
cognates of Stephenson III mechanisms is presented, and a new class of overconstrained …

We use simple walking models, based on mechanical principles, to study the preferred
strategy selection in human stumble recovery. Humans typically apply an elevating strategy …

This article presents a method for the dimensional synthesis of the rack-and-pinion steering
mechanism by optimization technique based on a novel synthesis equation. The proposed …

Parametric design charts are proposed for the central-lever steering linkage, generated for
simplified reference configuration mechanisms, the geometry of which is defined by only four …