Singularity analysis of a planar parallel mechanism with revolute joints based on a geometric approach

International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

Volumn 14, Issue 8, 2013, Pages 1369-1375

  Choi, Jung Hyun ^a   Seo, TaeWon ^a   Lee, Jeh Won ^a  

^a Yeungnam University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Geometric approach; Parallel mechanism; Redundant actuation; Singularity; Wrench equation

Indexed keywords

ACTUATORS; DEGREES OF FREEDOM (MECHANICS); GEOMETRY; JACOBIAN MATRICES; SCREWS; TOOLS;

DEGREE OF FREEDOM; GEOMETRIC APPROACHES; PARALLEL KINEMATIC MACHINES; PARALLEL MECHANISMS; PLANAR PARALLEL MECHANISMS; REDUNDANT ACTUATION; SINGULARITY; SINGULARITY ANALYSIS;

MECHANISMS;

EID: 84881226840     PISSN: 22347593     EISSN: 20054602     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12541-013-0185-9     Document Type: Article

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