Papers by Author: Inocentiu Maniu

Abstract: An axial clutch is one in which the mating frictional members are moved in a direction parallel to the shaft. One of the earliest of these is the cone clutch, which is simple in construction and quite powerful. However, except for relatively simple installations, it has been largely displaced by the disk clutch employing one or more disks as the operating members. Advantages of the disk clutch include the freedom from centrifugal effects, the large frictional area that can be installed in a small space, the more effective heat-dissipation surfaces, and the favorable pressure distribution. Modeling methods typically implement mathematical models that can be used to simulate steady-state and transient performance under various commanded conditions, loads, and operational regimes. In the case of drive-train systems, these models should be dynamic to simulate the transient interaction among speeds, loads, and power sources. These dynamic simulation models enable the identification of diagnostic indicators. .

Abstract: This paper describes an overview regarding library automation and present possibilities to handle books using robots in the context of library activities. In this context, library automation is referring to hardware and software systems that are implemented in the library process activities in order to automate book handling applications. Some similar developments are presented. Also, two CAD models of the proposed book manipulator using linear drives are presented.

Abstract: This paper describes an overview regarding the compliant structures used in library automation context, more precisely in books handling applications. As libraries provide a huge content of printed materials, the automation of books handling becomes a must. In the same point of view, a large amount of routine and repetitive activities will be reduced in the workplace of shelves and in service point. Also, this article presents an innovative design approach in designing library book handling gripper mechanisms. This article proposes one CAD gripper model designed in Solid Works software. The parallel gripper prototype is still in manufacturing process using light-weight glass-fiber reinforced for the material. The CAD model for the gripper and FEM simulation is presented.

Abstract: In the last two decades most information sources both old and new were digitized or prepared directly in digital form. This process allows a better accessibility and visibility of information throughout the world. In order to find useful information easily and quickly, it is important to have a coordinated search engine. The paper deals with the development of a demonstrative digital technical library. The controlled search engine is based on the multilingual illustrated micro-thesaurus in the technical field of mechanisms science according to the librarian indexation rules. Some search possibilities are presented.

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to observe the ergonomic advantages of different car seats and how the driver is constrained to them during the drive. The study was conducted by taking in to consideration the dynamical characteristics of a standard vehicle and subjecting the human body model provided by the AnyBody Modelling System, to inertia and centrifugal forces, in three different driving posture cases. The model proved to be viable and offered an image of different car seats advantages from ergonomic point of view.

Abstract: With advances in science and technology, the interest to study the animals walking has developed the demand for building the legged robots. Physics-based simulation and control of quadruped locomotion is difficult because quadrupeds are unstable, under actuated, high-dimensional dynamical systems. We develop a simple control strategy that can be used to generate a large variety of gaits and styles in real-time, including walking in all directions (forwards, backwards, sideways, turning). The application named JQuadRobot is developed in Java and Java3D API. A Graphical User Interface and a simulator for a custom quadruped leg's robot and the main features of the interface are presented in this paper. This application is developed in Java and is essential in a development motion for legged robot. The friendly interface, allows any user to define and test movements for this robot. The cross-platform capability was the first reason to choose Java language for developing this application.

Abstract: The manipulators, used to handling products or devices in industrial departments, needs to be self-balanced in order to compensate the different weight of the load in its position in the workspace. The known technical solution for self-balancing with counterweight, springs and actuators can be substituted through a band mechanism. The paper proposed a new self-balancing solution for the conco-balancer manipulator with band mechanism and presents its synthesis approach. The non-circular profile of the band mechanism permits the variation of the compensated moment in order to be easy manipulated the load by the operator.

Abstract: In this paper is presented the 3D acquisition and reconstruction process of complex geometry objects: two types of hip and cervical-cephalic prosthesis. The reconstruction process is based on triangulation single camera solution method with a 3D optical non-contact scanner which uses an emitted laser beam to sweep the object surfaces.

Abstract: The paper presents a scaled experimental stand for applying different algorithms onto a braking system with anti-lock capability, in order to determine the best way to control the braking process. The stand consists of a test wheel with an electro-mechanic brake caliper rolling against a powered tambour track. The angular velocities of both rolling wheel and track are monitored by a PC using custom hardware and software. The functional parameters of the test stand can be modified, thus employing different approaches for the anti-lock function of the braking process.