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March 1999
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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In Memoriam
Prof. Dr. Eng. Kiyohiko Umezawa (1938–1998)
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 1.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829422
Research Papers
In-Parallel Manipulators: A Framework on How to Model Actuation Schemes and a Study of their Effects on Singular Postures
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 2–8.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829425
Topics:
Manipulators
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Actuators
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Kinematics
,
Design
,
Modeling
,
Shapes
Synthesis of Binary Manipulators Using the Fourier Transform on the Euclidean Group
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 9–14.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829438
Topics:
Fourier transforms
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Manipulators
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Density
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Design
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Inverse problems
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Fittings
,
Kinematics
The Optimum Quality Index for the Stability of In-Parallel Planar Platform Devices
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 15–20.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829417
Topics:
Design
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Jacobian matrices
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Shapes
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Stability
Determination of the Actual Configuration of the General Stewart Platform Using Only One Additional Sensor
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 21–25.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829423
Topics:
Sensors
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Displacement
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Algorithms
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Computation
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Geometry
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Hardware
,
Manipulators
Closed Form Solution to Workspace of Hexapod-Based Virtual Axis Machine Tools
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 26–31.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829424
Topics:
Machine tools
Singularity Analysis of Closed Kinematic Chains
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 32–38.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829426
Topics:
Closed kinematic chains
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Kinematics
,
Actuators
,
Chain
,
Degrees of freedom
,
End effectors
Interpolation of Spatial Displacements Using the Clifford Algebra of E4
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 39–44.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829427
Topics:
Algebra
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Interpolation
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Displacement
Burmester Lines of Spatial Five Position Synthesis from the Analysis of a 3-CPC Platform
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 45–49.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829428
Topics:
Chain
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Displacement
,
Screws
Kinematic Geometry of Wheeled Vehicle Systems
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 50–56.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829429
Topics:
Geometry
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Kinematics
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Vehicles
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Mechanical admittance
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Wheels
,
Design
,
Kinematic analysis
,
Off-road vehicles
On a New Approach to Mechanism Topology Identification
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 57–64.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829430
Topics:
Topology
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Design
,
Algorithms
,
Computers
A Geared 2-dof Mechanical Function Generator
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 65–70.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829431
Topics:
Degrees of freedom
,
Gears
,
Generators
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Kinematics
,
Mechanical admittance
Optimal Design of a Medical Staple Using Shape Memory Alloy
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 71–76.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829432
Topics:
Biomedicine
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Design
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Shape memory alloys
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Boundary-value problems
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Optimization
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Wire
,
Algorithms
,
Design engineering
,
Errors
,
Quadratic programming
A Probabilistic-Based Design Model for Achieving Flexibility in Design
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 77–83.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829433
Topics:
Design
,
Preferences
,
Structural design
First- and Second-Order Design Sensitivity Analysis Scheme Based on Trefftz Method
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 84–91.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829434
Topics:
Design sensitivity analysis
,
Design
On the General Evaluation of Customer Requirements During Conceptual Design
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 92–97.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829435
Topics:
Conceptual design
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Design
,
Design methodology
,
Engineering design processes
,
Safety
A New Approach to Solving the Inverse Problem for Compound Gear Trains
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 98–106.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829436
Topics:
Gear trains
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Inverse problems
,
Inventions
,
Kinematics
,
Resolution (Optics)
Determination of Principal Curvatures and Contact Ellipse for Profile Crowned Helical Gears
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 107–111.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829410
Topics:
Helical gears
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Bearings
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Dimensions
,
Gears
Effect of Involute Contact Ratio on Spur Gear Dynamics
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 112–118.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829411
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Spur gears
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Gears
,
Errors
,
Design
,
Resonance
,
Vibration
Frictional Impact Analysis in Open-Loop Multibody Mechanical Systems
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 119–127.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829412
Topics:
Equations of motion
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Friction
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Impulse (Physics)
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Inertia (Mechanics)
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Momentum
,
Multibody systems
,
Pendulums
Interference Impact Analysis of Multibody Systems
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 128–135.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829413
Topics:
Multibody systems
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Computer-aided engineering
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Momentum
Critical Tolerance Oriented Process Planning in Sheet Metal Bending
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 136–144.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829414
MEDIATOR: A Resource Adaptive Feature Recognizer that Intertwines Feature Extraction and Manufacturing Analysis
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 145–158.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829415
Topics:
Feature extraction
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Manufacturing
,
Production planning
,
Design
,
Milling
A Procedure for Upgrading an Electronic Control Diesel Fuel Injection System by Considering Several Engine Operating Regimes Simultaneously
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 159–165.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829416
Technical Briefs
Mass Center of Planar Mechanisms Using Auxiliary Parallelograms
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 166–168.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829418
Topics:
Biomechanics
,
Center of mass
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Gravity (Force)
,
Machinery
Synthesis of Stationary Cams
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 169–172.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829419
Geometric Design of Roller Gear Cam Reducers
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 172–175.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829420
Book Reviews
Mechanical Engineering Handbook, CD-ROM Version
J. Mech. Des. March 1999, 121(1): 176.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2829421
Topics:
Mechanical engineering
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