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December 1989
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Journal of Mechanisms, Transmissions, and Automation in Design
ISSN 0738-0666
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Editorial
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 449.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259019
Research Papers
Mechanisms Papers
‘Perfect’ Spring Equilibrators for Rotatable Bodies
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 451–458.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259020
Topics:
Springs
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Design
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Potential energy
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Rotation
Three-Dimensional Balancing of the Stiller-Smith Mechanism for Application to an Eight-Cylinder IC Engine
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 459–464.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259021
Topics:
Cylinders
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Internal combustion engines
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Dimensions
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Engines
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Reciprocating motion
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Rotation
Allocation of Dimensional Tolerances for Multiple Loop Planar Mechanisms
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 465–470.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259022
Topics:
Dimensions
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Equations of motion
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Optimization
A Strategy of Wave Gait for a Walking Machine Traversing a Rough Planar Terrain
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 471–478.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259023
Topics:
Machinery
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Surface roughness
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Waves
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Stability
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Computers
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Engineering simulation
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Simulation
Probabilistic Analysis of Function Generating Mechanisms
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 479–481.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259024
Kinematic Calibration of Robotic Manipulators
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 482–487.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259025
Topics:
Calibration
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Kinematics
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Manipulators
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Computer simulation
An Efficient Algorithm for Global Optimization in Redundant Manipulations
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 488–493.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259026
Further Applications of Group Theory to the Enumeration and Structural Analysis of Basic Kinematic Chains
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 494–497.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259027
Topics:
Kinematic chains
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Structural analysis
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Chain
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Computers
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Degrees of freedom
Enumeration of Basic Kinematic Chains Using the Theory of Finite Groups
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 498–503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259028
Topics:
Kinematic chains
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Chain
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Degrees of freedom
Mobility Criteria of Single-Loop N-Bar Linkages
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 504–507.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259029
Topics:
Linkages
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Mechanical admittance
Analysis of Spatial Open-Loop System by Means of Direction Cosine Transformation Matrices
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 508–512.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259030
Topics:
Open loop systems
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Algorithms
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Computers
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Displacement
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Geometry
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Robots
Identification and Observability Measure of a Basis Set of Error Parameters in Robot Calibration
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 513–518.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259031
Topics:
Calibration
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Errors
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Robots
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Dimensions
On the Derivation of Grashof-Type Movability Conditions With Transmission Angle Limitations for Spatial Mechanisms
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 519–523.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259032
Topics:
Approximation
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Drag (Fluid dynamics)
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Rotation
The Creation of Nonfractionated, Two-Degree-of-Freedom Epicyclic Gear Trains
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 524–529.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259033
Topics:
Planetary gears
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Trains
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Machinery
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Rotation
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Degrees of freedom
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Displacement
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Gear trains
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Grippers
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Kinematics
,
Robotics
Planetary-Gear-Type Second-Harmonic Balancers
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 530–536.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259034
Topics:
Bearings
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Combustion
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Cylinders
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Gear trains
,
Gears
,
Machinery
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Piston engines
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Planetary gears
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Trains
Automated Modeling and Rapid Solution of Robot Dynamics Using the Symbolic Polynomial Technique
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 537–544.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259035
Topics:
Modeling
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Polynomials
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Robot dynamics
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Equations of motion
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Robots
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Computation
An Efficient Rate Allocation Algorithm in Redundant Kinematic Chains
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 545–554.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259036
Topics:
Algorithms
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Kinematic chains
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Manipulators
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Chain
,
Redundancy (Engineering)
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End effectors
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Kinematics
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Parallel mechanisms
Design Automation Papers
Optimum Synthesis of Thin-Walled Vibrating Beams With Coupled Bending and Torsion
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 555–560.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259037
Spline Functions Applied to the Synthesis and Analysis of Nonrigid Cam-Follower Systems
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 561–569.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259038
Topics:
Splines
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Cams
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Computer-aided design
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Degrees of freedom
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Differential equations
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Polynomials
Model Based Rigid Body Guidance in Presence of Nonconvex Geometric Constraints
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 570–580.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259039
Topics:
Algorithms
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Computer-aided design
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Kinematics
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Manipulators
,
Mobile robots
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Path planning
,
Shapes
,
Shrinkage (Materials)
Workspace Analysis of Multibody Mechanical Systems Using Continuation Methods
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 581–589.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259040
Topics:
Computer software
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Equations of motion
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Jacobian matrices
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Kinematics
,
Manifolds
,
Manipulators
,
Numerical analysis
Constructive Solid Geometry of the Trihedron
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 590–596.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259041
Topics:
Geometry
Tolerance Volume Due to Joint Variable Errors in Robots
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 597–604.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259042
Topics:
Errors
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Robots
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Uncertainty
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Manipulators
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Computation
,
Degrees of freedom
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Jacobian matrices
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Precision engineering
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Probability
,
Simulation
Power Transmission and Gearing Papers
Comparison of the Dynamics of Conventional and Worm-Gear Differentials
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 605–610.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259043
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Worm gears
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Vehicles
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Bevel gears
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Design
,
Equations of motion
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Off-road vehicles
Optimal Tooth Modifications for Spur and Helical Gears
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 611–615.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259044
Topics:
Helical gears
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Stress
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Computer software
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Gears
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Optimization
,
Regression analysis
Design Theory and Methodology Papers
Computations with Imprecise Parameters in Engineering Design: Background and Theory
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 616–625.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259045
Topics:
Computation
,
Engineering design
,
Design
Technical Briefs
Dynamic Analysis of Elastic Beam-Like Mechanism Systems
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. December 1989, 111(4): 626–629.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259046
Topics:
Cantilever beams
,
Dampers
,
Dynamic analysis
,
Equations of motion
,
Springs
,
Stiffness
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