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An efficient method for synthesizing crank-rocker mechanisms for generating low harmonic curves

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Abstract

This paper deals with the development of an efficient method for synthesizing crank-rocker mechanisms that are capable of generating perceptually simple and smooth paths that can be approximated by the first and second harmonics of Fourier series. Through the harmonic analysis of the loop closure equations of the crank-rocker mechanism, analytical relations among the nine design variables are identified. This reduces the dimensions of the search space to two and thereby greatly speed up the synthesis process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2009
Pages531-538
Number of pages8
EditionPARTS A AND B
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
EventASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2009 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: Aug 30 2009Sep 2 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference
NumberPARTS A AND B
Volume7

Conference

ConferenceASME 2009 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period08/30/0909/2/09

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