Closed-form kinematics

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1989-06-13

1991-08-27

Lall, Parshotam S.

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364512, G06F 1520

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for performing kinematic analysis of linkages is disclosed. Generalized mechanisms are selected from a catalog of mechanisms. From an initial selection of mechanisms, the one most closely matching a desired behavior is chosen and an optimization procedure is conducted. The method may be preceded by a qualitative kinematic analysis or the qualitative analysis may be used in lieu of a catalog selection. An improved optimization technique is disclosed, along with a closed form kinematic analysis method.

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