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September 1990
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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Editorial
Research Papers
A Study of the Dynamics of a Split-Torque, Geared-Neutral Transmission Mechanism
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 261–270.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912603
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Torque
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Kinematics
,
Simulation results
,
Vehicles
Experimental Study on the Elastodynamic Behavior of the Unbalanced and the Counterweighted Four Bar Mechanisms
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 271–277.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912604
Topics:
Design
The End-Effector Angle and Manipulator Dexterous Workspaces
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 278–288.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912605
Topics:
End effectors
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Manipulators
Mechanical Design of Variable Configuration Tracked Vehicle
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 289–294.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912606
Topics:
Design engineering
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Tracked vehicles
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Roads
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Weight (Mass)
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Energy consumption
,
Robots
,
Vehicles
Existence Criteria for Over-Constrained Mechanisms: An Extension of Motor Algebra
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 295–298.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912607
Sensitivity Analysis of the Burmester Equations of Planar Motion
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 299–306.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912608
Topics:
Design
,
Sensitivity analysis
Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of Flexible Robots With Prismatic Joints
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 307–314.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912609
Experimental Model Validation for a Flexible Robot With a Prismatic Joint
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 315–323.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912610
Synthesis of a Controllable Circuit Breaker Mechanism
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 324–330.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912611
Topics:
Circuit breakers
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Design
,
Optimization
,
Simulation
,
Stress
Determination of the Workspace of 6-DOF Parallel Manipulators
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 331–336.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912612
Topics:
Manipulators
,
Algorithms
Computer-Aided Kinematic Analysis of Planar Mechanisms Based on Symbolic Pattern Matching of Independent Kinematic Loops
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 337–346.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912613
Topics:
Computer-aided engineering
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Kinematic analysis
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Kinematics
,
Errors
,
Approximation
,
Computers
,
Dimensions
,
Numerical analysis
Primary Workspace of Industrial Robots With Roll-Pitch-Yaw Wrists
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 347–353.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912614
Topics:
Robots
,
Yaw
,
Kinematics
Parameter Sensitivity Analysis in Two-Level Design Optimization
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 354–361.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912615
Topics:
Design
,
Optimization
,
Sensitivity analysis
,
Trusses (Building)
Compromise: An Effective Approach for Designing Composite Conical Shell Structures
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 362–368.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912616
Topics:
Composite materials
,
Design
,
Shells
,
Fibers
,
Deformation
,
Failure
,
Laminates
,
Membranes
,
Pressure
,
Stress
A Contact Force Model With Hysteresis Damping for Impact Analysis of Multibody Systems
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 369–376.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912617
Trajectory Planning Using the Ferguson Curve Model and Curvature Theory of a Ruled Surface
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 377–383.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912618
Topics:
Trajectories (Physics)
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End effectors
,
Robots
,
Geometric modeling
,
Particle spin
,
Rotation
,
Spin (Aerodynamics)
Coupler-Point-Curve Synthesis Using Homotopy Methods
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 384–389.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912619
Topics:
Linkages
,
Numerical analysis
A Substructure Technique for Dynamics of Flexible Mechanical Systems With Contact-Impact
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 390–398.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912620
Topics:
Deformation
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Separation (Technology)
Some Results in Optimization of Nonhierarchic Systems
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 399–405.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912621
Topics:
Optimization
,
Design
Optimization of the Wrist Pin End of an Automobile Engine Connecting Rod With an Interference Fit
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 406–412.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912622
Design of Pitch Cones for Face-Hobbed Hypoid Gears
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 413–418.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912623
Topics:
Design
,
Spiral bevel gears
,
Computer software
,
Nonlinear equations
A Study on Timing Belt Noise (How to Reduce Resonant Noise)
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 419–423.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912624
Topics:
Noise (Sound)
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Resonance
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Timing belts
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Belts
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Density
,
Pulleys
,
Tension
A Study on Timing Belt Noise (Theoretical Analysis for Forced Transverse Vibration of Timing Belt With Parametric Excitation)
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 424–429.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912625
Topics:
Excitation
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Noise (Sound)
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Theoretical analysis
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Timing belts
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Vibration
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Resonance
,
Belts
,
Density
,
Tension
,
Computation
A New Gears Profile Having Zero Relative Curvature at Many Contact Points (LogiX Tooth Profile)
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 430–436.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912626
Topics:
Gears
,
Spur gears
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Durability
,
Helical gears
Geometry Conditions for Good Power Capacity in a V-Ribbed Belt Drive
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 437–441.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912627
Nonlinear Axial Stiffness Characteristics of Axisymmetric Bolted Joints
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 442–449.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912628
Topics:
Bolted joints
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Stiffness
,
Stress
,
Finite element analysis
,
Thread
,
Design theory
,
Failure
,
Finite element model
,
Friction
,
Rotation
Technical Briefs
Geometric Synthesis of Manipulators Using the Monte Carlo Method
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 450–452.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912629
Topics:
Manipulators
,
Monte Carlo methods
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Geometry
,
Optimization
Generation of Manipulator Workspace Boundary Geometry Using the Monte Carlo Method and Interactive Computer Graphics
J. Mech. Des. September 1990, 112(3): 452–454.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2912630
Topics:
Computers
,
Geometry
,
Manipulators
,
Monte Carlo methods
,
Computation