Kinematic structure of mechanisms revisited

The term kinematic structure encompasses all those characteristics of mechanisms which are determined solely by the pattern of interconnection among the constituent links of the mechanism and hence are independent of metric properties of the mechanisms. Study of kinematic structure has attracted the...

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Published inMechanism and Machine Theory Vol. 38; no. 4; pp. 279 - 320
Main Author Mruthyunjaya, T.S
Format Book Review Conference Proceeding Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.04.2003
New York, NY Elsevier
Subjects
Applied sciences
Drives
Exact sciences and technology
Linkage mechanisms, cams
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Review
Bibliography
Kinematics
Linkage mechanism
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Summary:The term kinematic structure encompasses all those characteristics of mechanisms which are determined solely by the pattern of interconnection among the constituent links of the mechanism and hence are independent of metric properties of the mechanisms. Study of kinematic structure has attracted the attention of researchers for well over a century and continues to do so. Paper presents a broad review of the extensive literature available on the subject with a view to trace its history highlighting major trends and discussing significant contributions. Some problem areas needing further attention of researchers are also presented.
ISSN:0094-114X
1873-3999
DOI:10.1016/S0094-114X(02)00120-9