Fifth Order Synthesis of Plane Four-Bar Function Generators Optimized by Varying Scale Factors
Resource
Machanism and Machine Theory, v.22 n.1 p.55-63
Journal
Mechanism and Machine Theory
Pages
55-63
Date Issued
1987
Date
1987
Author(s)
Chiang, Chun-Hung
Abstract
This paper presents a computer-aided method for obtaining an optimum solution, concerning both structural error and transmission angle, in carrying out a fifth order synthesis of a plane four-bar function generator. On the one hand, the maximum error can be minimized by varying the scale factors. On the other hand, the maximum deviation of the transmission angle from a right angle can also be minimized by varying the scale factors. Thus, using the mean values of the optimizing scale factors obtained in both cases, it is possible to synthesize a function generator with a compromise between optimum structural error and optimum transmission angle. © 1987.
Type
journal article