Mechanical Networks: An Investigation Into Connected Kinematic Systems
Published in University of Florida, 2023
This paper delves into how the kinematic joints and the bodies in a mechanism can be described using directed graphs and the matrices of connectivity and loops that can be generated from it. This is called a mechanical network. Using these mechanical networked joints, a matrix of simple joint freedoms or constraints can be constructed. These matrices can be manipulated using the connectivity, loop, and node descriptions to describe a mechanism's geometric mobility and preloadability. To enhance this information, two case studies are explored, one of a lift mechanism, and another of a 3-RRR Spherical Parallel Platform, or Spherical Wrist.
Recommended citation: Penumarti, Aditya. (2023). “Mechanical Networks: An Investigation Into Connected Kinematic Systems.” University of Florida. 1(1).
Recommended citation: Penumarti, Aditya. (2023). "Mechanical Networks: An Investigation Into Connected Kinematic Systems." University of Florida. 1(1).
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