A New Method to Calculate the Force and Moment Workspaces of Actuation Redundant Spatial Parallel Manipulators

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Venus Garg ◽  
Juan A. Carretero ◽  
Scott B. Nokleby

A new method for obtaining the force and moment workspaces of spatial parallel manipulators (PMs) is presented. Force and moment workspaces are regions within which a manipulator can sustain/apply at least a certain value of force or moment in all directions. Here, the force and moment workspaces are found using a method, which explicitly sets the largest possible number of actuators to their maximum limits ensuring that the manipulator is performing at its best possible wrench capabilities. Two cases for obtaining these workspaces are used. The first gives the applicable/sustainable force with a prescribed moment whereas the second one gives the applicable/sustainable moment with a prescribed force. For illustration purposes, the method is applied to a six-degree-of-freedom (DOF) redundantly-actuated spatial PM, the 3-RRṞS. The results are represented graphically as the boundaries of the workspace in the three-dimensional Cartesian space. These workspaces can be used as a powerful tool for path/task planning and PM design.

Author(s):  
C. Gosselin

Abstract This paper presents an algorithm for the determination of the workspace of parallel manipulators. The method described here, which is based on geometrical properties of the workspace, leads to a simple graphical representation of the regions of the three-dimensional Cartesian space that are attainable by the manipulator with a given orientation of the platform. Moreover, the volume of the workspace can be easily computed by performing an integration on its boundary, which is obtained from the algorithm. Examples are included to illustrate the application of the method to a six-degree-of-freedom fully-parallel manipulator.


1990 ◽  
Vol 112 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Gosselin

This paper presents an algorithm for the determination of the workspace of parallel manipulators. The method described here, which is based on geometrical properties of the workspace, leads to a simple graphical representation of the regions of the three-dimensional Cartesian space that are attainable by the manipulator with a given orientation of the platform. Moreover, the volume of the workspace can be easily computed by performing an integration in its boundary, which is obtained from the algorithm. Examples are included to illustrate the application of the method to a six-degree-of-freedom fully parallel manipulator.


Author(s):  
Qian Wang ◽  
Chenkun Qi ◽  
Feng Gao ◽  
Xianchao Zhao ◽  
Anye Ren ◽  
...  

The contact process of a space docking device needs verification before launching. The verification cannot only rely on the software simulation since the contact dynamic models are not accurate enough yet, especially when the geometric shape of the device is complex. Hardware-in-the-loop simulation is a choice to perform the ground test, where the contact dynamic model is replaced by a real device and the real contact occurs. However, the Hardware-in-the-loop simulation suffers from energy increase and instability since time delay is unavoidable. The existing delay compensation methods are mainly focused on a uniaxial or three-dimensional contact. In this paper, a force-based delay compensation method is proposed for the hardware-in-the-loop simulation of a six degree-of-freedom space contact. A six degree-of-freedom dynamic model of the spacecraft motion is derived, and a six degree-of-freedom delay compensation method is proposed. The delay is divided into track delay and measurement delay, which are compensated individually. Experiment results show that the proposed delay compensation method is effective for the six degree-of-freedom space contact.


2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher O'Reilly ◽  
Matthew Murphy ◽  
Dominic Piro ◽  
Neal Fine

A numerical model is being developed to solve for six-degree-of-freedom forces experienced by a cavitating, stepped planing hull. An approach to solving the cavitation or ventilation problem is described. Next a method for solving for spray roots on the hull is detailed and a method for approximating the transom wake for a 3 dimensional planing hull is discussed. Results of the cavity solver for a three-dimensional linear solution are presented. Finally results in the context of three-dimensional planing hull steady resistance simulations are presented and compared to RANS CFD and tow tank experiments.


Author(s):  
Clément M. Gosselin ◽  
Jaouad Sefrioui

Abstract In this paper, an algorithm for the determination of the singularity loci of spherical three-degree-of-freedom parallel manipulators with prismatic atuators is presented. These singularity loci, which are obtained as curves or surfaces in the Cartesian space, are of great interest in the context of kinematic design. Indeed, it has been shown elsewhere that parallel manipulators lead to a special type of singularity which is located inside the Cartesian workspace and for which the end-effector becomes uncontrollable. It is therfore important to be able to identify the configurations associated with theses singularities. The algorithm presented is based on analytical expressions of the determinant of a Jacobian matrix, a quantity that is known to vanish in the singular configurations. A general spherical three-degree-of-freedom parallel manipulator with prismatic actuators is first studied. Then, several particular designs are investigated. For each case, an analytical expression of the singularity locus is derived. A graphical representation in the Cartesian space is then obtained.


2012 ◽  
Vol 178-181 ◽  
pp. 262-266
Author(s):  
Jian Guo Luo ◽  
Mao Yan He

A new type of machine for complex structure decoration materials based on hybrid cubic manipulator with six degree of freedom(DOF) suggested in view of traditional serial manipulator and parallel manipulator, three dimensional translation and rotation of output shaft obtained through lineal driving. Define the description of spacial moving capability of common couples and translation base and rotation base of mechanism, based on the fact of mechanism consists of components, a new description method by topological graph theory of components relationship suggested, new description of serial mechanism and parallel mechanism and hybrid mechanism obtained with this method, description elements include component pane and constrained component pane and component relationship line and constrained component relationship line and spacial relative moving capability between adjacent components. DOF(degree of freedom) of hybrid mechanism analysised with example based on the definition of dimensionity of branch spacial moving capability and mechanism spacial moving capability, necessary and sufficient condition of nonsingularity of mechanism presented. Method of analytic geometry used to find the regular cuboid of the reachable working space shape of mechanism, the volume of the reachable working space rest with the limit of translation of couplers, its influential factors obtained, limit length of guideway etc. are the primary influential factors.


Author(s):  
Clément M. Gosselin ◽  
Eric Lavoie ◽  
Pierre Toutant

Abstract This paper presents an algorithm for the graphical representation of the three-dimensional workspace of six-degree-of-freedom parallel manipulators. In fact, the algorithm introduced here follows from previous work on the subject (Gosselin 1990). In the latter reference, an algorithm was developed to obtain analytical expressions of the boundaries of the workspace. However, the method was applicable to two-dimensional sections of the workspace only. Therefore, a three-dimensional representation of the workspace, i.e., the set of positions attainable with a given orientation of the platform, could only be obtained by discretization. The algorithm introduced here involves the determination of analytical expressions of the boundaries of the three-dimensional workspace. Hence, it results in a very efficient procedure which can be performed interactively, in a context of CAD. The algorithm is described in detail in this paper. Examples of results that have been obtained with this algorithm are also presented.


Author(s):  
Jian Hua Wang ◽  
Yuan Wen Cai ◽  
Long Cheng ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
Chao Jun Xin ◽  
...  

An active disturbance rejection guidance and control scheme for homing missiles with three-dimensional impact angle constraints is proposed. The six-degree-of-freedom dynamical and kinematical models containing model uncertainties and disturbances are established. A strict feedback relative dynamics between the target and homing missile in three-dimensional space are deduced. A reconstructed reduced-order attitude controller design model is proposed. A two-loop control structure with respect to the centroid guidance loop and rotational control loop is conducted to implement the six-degree-of-freedom guidance and control system with the help of second-order sliding mode approach and extended state observers. The tracking loop of the Euler angles of the missile can be elided and the number of six-degree-of-freedom control parameters can be reduced. Finally, the effectiveness and robustness of the newly proposed guidance and control scheme are investigated and verified via six-degree-of-freedom nonlinear simulation studies.


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