Papers by Keyword: Oldham Coupling

Abstract: The purpose of this study aims at the kinematic study of generalized Oldham couplings by conducting kinematic analysis, kinematic simulation, and prototype experiment. First, the characteristics of generalized Oldham couplings are presented. Then, kinematic analysis and kinematic are performed. Finally, a prototype and its associated experimental setup are established. An experiment is conducted to evaluate the performance of the coupling. The simulated result shows that the output of the coupling is non-uniform, and close to a sinusoid. The experimental result indicates that the experimental output approximately agrees with the theoretical, but with fluctuations and a phase lag.

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to present a novel concept for inline vibrating conveyors, and verify its feasibility by kinematic simulation. First, new conveyor is presented, and its merits are discussed. Then, its kinematically equivalent linkage is described. Moreover, the kinematic dimensions are investigated from its geometry. Finally, the solid model for the proposed design is established, then kinematic simulation is performed by ADAMS software. The simulation results indicate that the proposed new design can effectively advance the workpiece.

Abstract: The work aims to present a novel press system, and to investigate its feasibility by performing a kinematic study. Firstly, the new design is proposed, which is composed by a motor, a constant speed coupling, a gear reducer, a generalized Oldham coupling, and a slider-crank mechanism. Secondly, its structural sketch is drawn, and its kinematic dimensions are obtained by studying its motion geometry. Then, a design example is given for illustration. Moreover, the solid model of the design is established, and then the validity of the design is verified by kinematic simulation using ADAMS software. Finally, the effects of different link ratios on the output motion are examined by conducting a number of simulations. The results of simulations show that the new design can produce more flexible output motion than a mechanical press. In addition, it has the advantages of lower cost, high reliability, and lower energy consumption, compared to a servo press.