In this paper, we present a novel web-based computer-aided modeling and manufacturing software tool for spherical mechanisms. Our purpose is to facilitate the analysis, dynamic simulation, and manufacture of one degree of freedom spherical four-bar mechanisms. First, a brief review of some of the current computer-aided design software for spherical four-bar mechanisms is presented. These software packages provide the three-dimensional visualization and computational capabilities necessary to synthesize and analyze spherical four-bar mechanisms. However, to date, no readily available and effective tools exist to aid in the modeling and manufacture of spherical mechanisms. Next, the kinematics of spherical four-bar mechanisms are reviewed as they pertain to their geometric modeling and manufacture. Finally, we present our web-based implementation of a computer-aided modeling, simulation, and manufacturing methodology for spherical four-bar mechanisms called SFBDESIGNER (for spherical four-bar designer). SFBDESIGNER facilitates the design, dynamic simulation, prototyping, and manufacture of spherical four-bar mechanisms.
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Computer-Aided Modeling and Manufacturing of Spherical Mechanisms via a Novel Web Tool
J. Schuler,
J. Schuler
Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Florida Institute of Technology
, Melbourne, FL 32901
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J. Ketchel,
J. Ketchel
Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Florida Institute of Technology
, Melbourne, FL 32901
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P. Larochelle
P. Larochelle
Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
e-mail: pierrel@fit.edu
Florida Institute of Technology
, Melbourne, FL 32901
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J. Schuler
Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Florida Institute of Technology
, Melbourne, FL 32901
J. Ketchel
Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Florida Institute of Technology
, Melbourne, FL 32901
P. Larochelle
Robotics and Spatial Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Florida Institute of Technology
, Melbourne, FL 32901e-mail: pierrel@fit.edu
J. Comput. Inf. Sci. Eng. Dec 2007, 7(4): 339-346 (8 pages)
Published Online: August 9, 2007
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September 28, 2006
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August 9, 2007
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Schuler, J., Ketchel, J., and Larochelle, P. (August 9, 2007). "Computer-Aided Modeling and Manufacturing of Spherical Mechanisms via a Novel Web Tool." ASME. J. Comput. Inf. Sci. Eng. December 2007; 7(4): 339–346. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2795307
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