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March 1988
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Journal of Mechanisms, Transmissions, and Automation in Design
ISSN 0738-0666
Editorial
Editorial
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 1.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258898
Research Papers
Mechanisms Papers
A Method for Determining and Correcting Robot Position and Orientation Errors Due to Manufacturing
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 3–10.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258902
Topics:
Errors
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Manufacturing
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Robots
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Kinematics
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Calibration
,
Shapes
Effect of Eccentricity on the Speed Fluctuation of Cam Mechanisms With Translating Followers
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 11–15.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258896
Topics:
Cams
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Disks
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Equations of motion
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Rollers
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Steady state
Synthesis of Harmonic Motion Generating Linkages—Part I: Function Generation
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 16–21.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258897
Topics:
Harmonic motion
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Linkages
Synthesis of Harmonic Motion Generating Linkages—Part II: Path and Motion Generation
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 22–27.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258899
Topics:
Harmonic motion
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Linkages
Application of Timoshenko Beam Theory to the Dynamics of Flexible Legged Locomotion
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 28–34.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258900
The Optimum Kinematic Design of a Planar Three-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 35–41.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258901
Topics:
Design
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Kinematics
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Manipulators
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Algebra
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Grippers
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Isotropy
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Jacobian matrices
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Numerical analysis
Workspace Analysis of 4R Manipulators With Various Degrees of Dexterity
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 42–47.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258903
Topics:
Manipulators
,
Shapes
Thermoelastic Analysis of Flexible Multibody Machine-Tool Mechanisms
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 48–55.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258904
Design Automation Papers
An Interior Linear Programming Algorithm Using Local and Global Knowledge
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 58–64.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258907
Topics:
Algorithms
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Linear programming
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Nonlinear programming
Simultaneous Structural and Control Design Using Constraint Functions
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 65–72.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258908
Topics:
Design
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Structural design
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Control systems
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Eigenvalues
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Engineering design processes
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Feedback
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Pole placement
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System dynamics
The Development and Application of Kinematic Icon and Inactive-Joint Concepts in Automated Mechanism Sketching
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 73–80.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258909
Topics:
Kinematics
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Gears
Multiobjective Hydraulic Cylinder Design
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 81–87.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258910
Topics:
Design
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Hydraulic cylinders
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Hoop stress
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Optimization
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Pressure
Development of the Tri-Level Variable Rate Trajectory With Discretely Vanishing Shock for Optimum Design
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 88–92.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258911
Power Transmission and Gearing Papers
Belt Forces and Surface Model for a Cloth-Backed and a Rubber-Backed Flat Belt
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 93–99.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258912
Analysis of Dynamic Loads on Gear Teeth by Conjugato-Elasto-Dynamics (CED)
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 100–104.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258894
Topics:
Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Gear teeth
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Stress
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Finite element methods
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Computers
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Deformation
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Elasticity
,
Errors
,
Iterative methods
Discussions
Discussion: “Rotatability Considerations for Spherical Four-Bar Linkages with Applications to Robot Wrist Design” (Gupta, K. C., 1986, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 108, pp. 387–391)
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 56–57.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258905
Closure to “Discussion of ‘Rotatability Considerations for Spherical Four-Bar Linkages with Applications to Robot Wrist Design’” (1988, ASME J. Mech. Transm. Autom. Des., 110, pp. 56–57)
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 57.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258906
Book Reviews
The Geometry of Involute Gears
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. March 1988, 110(1): 105–106.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258895
