This paper presents a novel analytical approach for synthesizing a path-generation
mechanism without any limitation on the number of precision points. Compared with …

Some recent developments in path generation have been based on neural network
mechanism databases, which instantaneously provide an approximate solution of the …

Dimensional synthesis is a type of inverse problem in linkage kinematics where the
objective is to calculate the linkage dimensions required to achieve prescribed linkage …

This work deals with the optimal dimensional synthesis of planar linkages. The paper
proposes a new search procedure to obtain the best linkage by means of hybridizing a Local …

This paper presents a novel methodology for path generation synthesis of the four-bar
mechanism. A new objective function for the path generation synthesis problem, namely, the …

This paper presents a synthesis method for the open path generation of a four-bar
mechanism using the Haar wavelet. The synthesis method utilizes the wavelet transform and …

This work deals with a multi-body system synthesis. A flexible slider crank mechanism has
been investigated as an illustrative application. The main interest is focused on the …

This paper presents an analysis of the applicability of the curve curvature in optimal
synthesis of mechanisms. The concept of utilizing the normalized Fourier coefficients of the …

The paper deals with the optimal synthesis of planar mechanisms as path generators. The
formulation of the synthesis problem enables decreasing the number of design parameters …

The paper presents the method for the optimal synthesis of four-link mechanism generating
open/closed paths with time prescription. Although the method is suitable for both closed …