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Record Nr.

UNINA9910140645003321

Autore

Wang Delun

Titolo

Kinematic differential geometry and saddle synthesis of linkages / / Delun Wang and Wei Wang

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Wiley, , 2015

©2015

ISBN

1-118-25507-0

1-118-25505-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (499 p.)

Disciplina

516.36

Soggetti

Geometry, Differential

Kinematic geometry

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Planar Kinematic Differential Geometry; 1.1 Plane Curves; 1.1.1 Vector Curve; 1.1.2 Frenet Frame; 1.1.3 Adjoint Approach; 1.2 Planar Differential Kinematics; 1.2.1 Displacement; 1.2.2 Centrodes; 1.2.3 Euler-Savary Equation; 1.2.4 Curvatures in Higher Order; 1.2.5 Line Path; 1.3 Plane Coupler Curves; 1.3.1 Local Characteristics; 1.3.2 Double Points; 1.3.3 Four-bar Linkage I; 1.3.4 Four-bar Linkage II; 1.3.5 Oval Coupler Curves; 1.3.6 Symmetrical Coupler Curves; 1.3.7 Distribution of Coupler Curves; 1.4 Discussion

2.3.2 Saddle CircleReferences; Chapter 2 Discrete Kinematic Geometry and Saddle Synthesis of Planar Linkages; 2.1 Matrix Representation; 2.2 Saddle Point Programming; 2.3 Saddle Circle Point; 2.3.1 Saddle Circle Fitting; 2.3.3 Four Positions; 2.3.4 Five Positions; 2.3.5 Multiple Positions; 2.3.6 Saddle Circle Point; 2.4 Saddle Sliding Point; 2.4.1 Saddle Line Fitting; 2.4.2 Saddle Line; 2.4.3 Three Positions; 2.4.4 Four Positions; 2.4.5 Multiple Positions; 2.4.6 Saddle Sliding Point; 2.5 The Saddle Kinematic Synthesis of Planar Four-bar Linkages; 2.5.1 Kinematic Synthesis

2.5.2 Crank-rocker Linkage2.5.3 Crank-slider Linkage; 2.6 The Saddle Kinematic Synthesis of Planar Six-bar Linkages with Dwell Function;



2.6.1 Six-bar Linkages; 2.6.2 Local Saddle Curve Fitting; 2.6.3 Dwell Function Synthesis; 2.7 Discussion; References; Chapter 3 Differential Geometry of the Constraint Curves and Surfaces; 3.1 Space Curves; 3.1.1 Vector Representations; 3.1.2 Frenet Trihedron; 3.2 Surfaces; 3.2.1 Elements of Surfaces; 3.2.2 Ruled Surfaces; 3.2.3 Adjoint Approach; 3.3 Constraint Curves and Surfaces; 3.4 Spherical and Cylindrical Curves; 3.4.1 Spherical Curves (S-S)

3.4.2 Cylindrical Curves (C-S)3.5 Constraint Ruled Surfaces; 3.5.1 Constant Inclination Ruled Surfaces (C'-P'-C); 3.5.2 Constant Axis Ruled Surfaces (C'-C); 3.5.3 Constant Parameter Ruled Surfaces (H-C, R-C); 3.5.4 Constant Distance Ruled Surfaces (S'-C); 3.7.3 Constant Inclination Curvature; 3.6 Generalized Curvature of Curves; 3.6.1 Generalized Curvature of Space Curves; 3.6.2 Spherical Curvature and Cylindrical Curvature; 3.7 Generalized Curvature of Ruled Surfaces; 3.7.1 Tangent Conditions; 3.7.2 Generalized Curvature; 3.7.4 Constant Axis Curvature; 3.8 Discussion; References

Chapter 4 Spherical Kinematic Differential Geometry4.1 Spherical Displacement; 4.1.1 General Expression; 4.1.2 Adjoint Expression; 4.2 Spherical Differential Kinematics; 4.2.1 Spherical Centrodes (Axodes); 4.2.2 Curvature and Euler-Savary Formula; 4.3 Spherical Coupler Curves; 4.3.1 Basic Equation; 4.3.2 Double Point; 4.3.3 Distribution; 4.4 Discussion; References; Chapter 5 Discrete Kinematic Geometry and Saddle Synthesis of Spherical Linkages; 5.1 Matrix Representation; 5.2 Saddle Spherical Circle Point; 5.2.1 Saddle Spherical Circle Fitting; 5.2.2 Saddle Spherical Circle

5.2.3 Four Positions

Sommario/riassunto

With a pioneering methodology, the book covers the fundamental aspects of kinematic analysis and synthesis of linkage, and provides a theoretical foundation for engineers and researchers in mechanisms design.    The first book to propose a complete curvature theory for planar, spherical and spatial motion Treatment of the synthesis of linkages with a novel approach Well-structured format with chapters introducing clearly distinguishable concepts following in a logical sequence dealing with planar, spherical and spatial motion  Presents a pioneering methodology by a recognized expert in the fi