General method for the synthesis of geared linkages with non-circular gears
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Abstract
The paper considers all types of five-links geared linkages and presents a general synthesis method to design a desired transmission function. This function is usually very high non-linear. The method requires the computation of the centrodes of non-circular gear pairs with non-constant input and output motion and their corresponding transmission function. The different linkage types demand the investigation of relevant boundary conditions. A simple, general synthesis method is shown to solve the considered class of problems. The application improves the tuning of the non-linearity of a whole mechanism and the non-linear transmission ratio of the centrodes. The kinematical characteristics (transmission functions) of geared linkages can be also obtained. Numerical examples of typical mechanical problems are presented.
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Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 726-738 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Mechanism and machine theory |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2009 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
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Keywords
- Geared linkage, Mechanism, Non-circular centrodes (pitch curve), Transmission function