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July 2004
ISSN 1050-0472
EISSN 1528-9001
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J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 561.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1784824
Topics:
Design engineering
Technical Papers
An Integrated Framework for Optimization Under Uncertainty Using Inverse Reliability Strategy
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 562–570.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1759358
Topics:
Design
,
Optimization
,
Reliability
,
Algorithms
,
Uncertainty
,
Noise (Sound)
,
Robustness
Geometric Tailoring: A Design for Manufacturing Method for Rapid Prototyping and Rapid Tooling
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 571–580.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758250
Interval Approach for the Modeling of Tolerances and Clearances in Mechanism Analysis
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 581–592.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1760775
Topics:
Error analysis
,
Manipulators
,
Modeling
,
Design
,
Nonlinear equations
Rigid Body Motion Characteristics and Unified Instantaneous Motion Representation of Points, Lines, and Planes
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 593–601.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1759361
Topics:
Algebra
,
Displacement
,
Screws
A Combined Penalty and Recursive Real-Time Formulation for Multibody Dynamics
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 602–608.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758257
Topics:
Automobiles
,
Errors
,
Multibody dynamics
,
Multibody systems
,
Robots
,
Simulation
,
Vehicles
,
Equations of motion
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Robustness
Analysis of Fully Reversed Sequences of Rotations of a Free Rigid Body
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 609–616.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758249
Topics:
Rotation
,
Space vehicles
,
Deformation
,
Microactuators
,
Jacobian matrices
,
Visualization
,
Kinematics
The Qualitative Synthesis of Parallel Manipulators
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 617–624.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1667955
Topics:
Design
,
Displacement
,
Generators
,
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Rotation
,
Topology
,
Robots
,
Kinematic chains
,
Algebra
Theory for Topology Synthesis of Parallel Manipulators and Its Application to Three-Dimension-Translation Parallel Manipulators
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 625–639.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758253
Topics:
Manipulators
,
Topology
,
Dimensions
,
Kinematics
,
Mechanical admittance
Forward Problem Singularities of Manipulators Which Become PS-2RS or 2PS-RS Structures When the Actuators are Locked
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 640–645.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758251
Topics:
Actuators
,
End effectors
,
Manipulators
Stiffness Modeling of the Soft-Finger Contact in Robotic Grasping
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 646–656.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758255
Bistable Configurations of Compliant Mechanisms Modeled Using Four Links and Translational Joints
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 657–666.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1760776
Topics:
Springs
,
Compliant mechanisms
A Novel Compliant Mechanism for Converting Reciprocating Translation Into Enclosing Curved Paths
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 667–672.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1759360
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
,
Deformation
,
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Finite element analysis
,
Gates (Closures)
,
Kinematics
,
Stress
,
Simulation
,
Testing
Infinitely Variable Transmission of Racheting Drive Type Based on One-Way Clutches
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 673–682.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758258
Topics:
Engineering prototypes
,
Gears
,
Torque
,
Kinematics
,
Computer simulation
A New Cycloid Drive With High-Load Capacity and High Efficiency
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 683–686.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758254
Topics:
Bearings
,
Design
,
Gears
,
Stress
,
Torque
,
Testing
,
Plates (structures)
,
Engineering prototypes
Multi-Objective Optimization of the Handling Performances of a Road Vehicle: A Fundamental Study on Tire Selection
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 687–702.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1759359
Topics:
Design
,
Motor vehicles
,
Optimization
,
Tires
,
Vehicles
,
Pareto optimization
,
Yaw
,
Stiffness
Injection System Design Optimization by Considering Fuel Spray Characteristics
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 703–710.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758248
Topics:
Design
,
Fuels
,
Sprays
,
Optimization
,
Engines
Analysis, Design, and Modeling of a Rotary Vane Engine (RVE)
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 711–720.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1711823
Topics:
Design
,
Engines
,
Flywheels
,
Friction
,
Gears
,
Torque
,
Combustion
,
Inertia (Mechanics)
,
Modeling
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
New Analytical Model of Bolted Joints
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 721–728.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1760777
Topics:
Finite element analysis
,
Stiffness
,
Stress
,
Bolted joints
,
Deformation
,
Rotation
,
Compression
Torque and Angle Controlled Tightening Over the Yield Point of a Screw—Based on Monte-Carlo Simulations
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 729–736.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1701877
Topics:
Screws
,
Torque
,
Simulation
,
Yield point
,
Elongation
,
Engineering simulation
A General Formulation for Designing Interference-Fit Joints With Elastic-Plastic Components
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 737–743.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758247
Topics:
Design
,
Finite element model
,
Press fits
,
Stress
Technical Briefs
New Pneumatic Cylinders for Improving Servo Actuator Positioning Accuracy
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 744–747.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1737380
Topics:
Pneumatic cylinders
,
Servomechanisms
,
Friction
,
Actuators
Contribution of Gear Body to Tooth Deflections—A New Bidimensional Analytical Formula
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 748–752.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758252
Topics:
Deflection
,
Gears
,
Stress
,
Finite element model
,
Displacement
,
Finite element analysis
Transformation of an EGT Grammar: New Grammar, New Designs
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 753–756.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1758256
Topics:
Design
,
Planetary gears
,
Trains
,
Gears
A Study of Displacement Distribution in a Piezoelectric Heterogeneous Bimorph
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 757–762.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1759362
Topics:
Deflection
,
Design
,
Displacement
,
Finite element model
,
Geometry
,
Steel
,
Stress
,
Metals
,
Elastic moduli
,
Electric fields
Book Reviews
Robots and Screw Theory: Applications of Kinematics and Statics to Robotics
J. Mech. Des. July 2004, 126(4): 763–764.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1775805
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Robotics
,
Robots
,
Screws
,
Statics
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