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Reconfiguration in linkages by variable allocation of joint positions: a modular design approach

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posted on 2023-06-09, 00:28 authored by Nicolas Rojas, Rajesh Elara Mohan, Ricardo Sosa
By properly reallocating the joint positions of pin-jointed planar linkages, all types of reconfiguration characteristics, excepting the change of contact constraints in kinematic pairs, can be obtained. Given the simplicity of this fact, a modular design approach, a general principle of decomposing products into components, is proposed in this work for the assembly of reconfigurable linkages from scratch. The suggested modular component can be modeled as a binary link of variable length, a revolute-prismatic-revolute kinematic chain with an actuated slider joint. The proposed module is discussed and some preliminary results of its design and implementation are shown. A description of some of the applications in reconfiguration of this modular concept, including the design of linkages with changing number of links, variable mobility, and varying geometry, is presented.

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  • Published

Page range

587-596

Presentation Type

  • paper

Event name

3rd IFToMM International Symposium on Robotics and Mechatronics (ISRM)

Event location

Singapore

Event type

conference

Event date

2 to 4 October 2013

Book title

IFToMM International Symposium on Robotics and Mechatronics

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  • Engineering and Design Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2016-03-07

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