AN INDEPENDENT ACTIVE BALANCER FOR PLANAR MECHANISMS

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Ying ◽  
Yao Yan-An ◽  
Cha Jian-Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Vibration Absorber ◽  
Planar Mechanisms ◽  
Dynamic Balancing ◽  
Joint Coupling ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

This paper proposed a novel concept of active balancer for dynamic balancing of planar mechanisms. Somewhat similar to a vibration absorber, the active balancer is designed as an independent device, which is placed outside of the mechanism to be balanced and can be installed easily. It consists of a two degree-of-freedom (DOF) linkage with two input shafts, one of which is connected to the output shaft of the mechanism to be balanced by a joint coupling, and the other one is driven by a controllable motor. Flexible dynamic balancing adapted to different working conditions can be achieved by varying speed trajectories of the control motor actively. A design method is developed for selecting suitable speed trajectories and link parameters of the two DOF linkage of the balancer to meet various design requirements and constraints. Numerical examples are given to demonstrate the design procedure and to verify the feasibility of the proposed concept.

Study on a Kind of Active Balancer Using Planetary Gear Train

2014 ◽  
Vol 701-702 ◽  
pp. 761-768
Author(s):  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Chong Peng ◽  
Yu Dong Wang
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Dynamic Performance ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Gear Train ◽  
Original Structure ◽  
Dynamic Balancing ◽  
Planetary Gear Train ◽  
Structure And Motion

A kind of active balancer using planetary gear train was developed as a solution for dynamic balancing, aiming to balance the mechanisms actively and bring little changes to their original structure and motion. It consists of a two-DOF planetary gear train and a controllable motor. One of the two inputs doubles as the output, connected to the machine to be balanced. The other input is driven by the control motor. The conceptual design of the proposed balancer was discussed. Taking one scheme as example, design procedure of the balancer was introduced. Numerical examples were given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed balancer. The results showed that much more flexibility on the dynamic performance under different working conditions were achieved by selecting suitable input speed trajectories and structural parameters of the planetary gear train of the active balancer.

scholarly journals Cavitator Design for Straight-Running Supercavitating Torpedoes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (14) ◽  
pp. 6247
Author(s):  
Min-Jae Kim ◽  
Seon-Hong Kim ◽  
Kurn-Chul Lee ◽  
Bu-Geun Paik ◽  
Moon-Chan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Models ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Hydrodynamic Forces ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Total Drag ◽  
Level Flight ◽  
Supercavitating Vehicle ◽  
Maximum Range ◽  
Design Requirements

A practical cavitator design method for straight-running-type supercavitating torpedoes was developed in this paper. Design requirements were first drawn in terms of torpedo performance characteristics, such as maximum range and motion stability. This method determines the optimum cavitator satisfying the design requirements that not only minimize the total drag of the torpedo, extending the maximum range, but also provide hydrodynamic forces required for straight level flight. The design procedure includes determining a design cavitation number and cavitator type (disk or cone) for obtaining the optimal cavitator that minimizes the total drag of a torpedo in straight level flight. To determine such an optimal cavitator, the equations of force and moment equilibrium for straight level flight were iteratively solved by the existing mathematical models that determine the cavity shapes generated by disk- and cone-shaped cavitators and hydrodynamic forces acting on the vehicle. For validation, model experiments on a small-scale supercavitating vehicle were conducted in a towing tank, and the results agree well with those of the mathematical models used in this study. A preliminary design based on the newly proposed method was also implemented for a realistic supercavitating vehicle. More precise computations using CFD should be conducted to investigate the physics in more detail in the near future.

An optimum synthesis for gripping mechanisms by using natural coordinates

2002 ◽  
Vol 216 (6) ◽  
pp. 643-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Ceccarelli ◽  
J Cuadrado ◽  
D Dopico
Keyword(s):  
Design Problem ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Natural Coordinates ◽  
Dimensional Synthesis ◽  
Efficient Procedure ◽  
Optimum Synthesis ◽  
Practical Design ◽  
Design Requirements

In this paper a simple and efficient procedure for optimum dimensional synthesis of gripping mechanisms is presented. The proposed design method is based on a suitable formulation of grasping performance of gripping mechanisms and makes use of a description of mechanisms by means of natural (fully Cartesian) coordinates. The optimization design problem is formulated by an objective function describing the main grasping performance and constraints prescribing practical design requirements and mechanism peculiarities. A numerical example is reported and discussed to illustrate the engineering feasibility of the proposed design procedure.

Integrated Design Methodology for High-Precision/Speed Servomechanisms

2005 ◽  
Vol 219 (8) ◽  
pp. 843-852 ◽  
Author(s):  
M-S Kim ◽  
S-C Chung
Keyword(s):  
High Precision ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Optimization Method ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Mechanical Subsystem ◽  
Speed Performance ◽  
Parametric Studies ◽  
Design Requirements

An integrated design method for a high-precision/speed servomechanism including interactions of mechanical and electrical subsystems is proposed in this article. On the basis of the multiobjective optimization method, a non-linear optimal design procedure of the mechanical subsystem is performed simultaneously through the design process of the electrical subsystem satisfying the desired performance. Mechanical and electrical constraints have been formulated according to design requirements. Both mechanical and electrical parameters are considered as design variables. Validity of the integrated design problem is verified on the different application areas. Parametric studies of the design variables have also been conducted in this article. Case studies show that the integrated design method for an x-y positioning system satisfies the desired high-precision/speed performance.

scholarly journals A Two-Round Optimization Design Method for Aerostatic Spindles Considering the Fluid–Structure Interaction Effect

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 3017
Author(s):  
Qiang Gao ◽  
Siyu Gao ◽  
Lihua Lu ◽  
Min Zhu ◽  
Feihu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Fluid Structure Interaction ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Geometrical Parameters ◽  
Fluid Structure ◽  
Structure Interaction ◽  
Aerostatic Spindle

The fluid–structure interaction (FSI) effect has a significant impact on the static and dynamic performance of aerostatic spindles, which should be fully considered when developing a new product. To enhance the overall performance of aerostatic spindles, a two-round optimization design method for aerostatic spindles considering the FSI effect is proposed in this article. An aerostatic spindle is optimized to elaborate the design procedure of the proposed method. In the first-round design, the geometrical parameters of the aerostatic bearing were optimized to improve its stiffness. Then, the key structural dimension of the aerostatic spindle is optimized in the second-round design to improve the natural frequency of the spindle. Finally, optimal design parameters are acquired and experimentally verified. This research guides the optimal design of aerostatic spindles considering the FSI effect.

scholarly journals Novel Robust Design Method of Multilayer Optical Coatings

ISRN Optics ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suyong Wu ◽  
Xingwu Long ◽  
Kaiyong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Robust Design ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Analytical Calculation ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Optical Coatings ◽  
Optical Films ◽  
Robust Design Method

We present a novel fast robust design method of multilayer optical coatings. The sensitivity of optical films to production errors is controlled in the whole optimization design procedure. We derive an analytical calculation model for fast robust design of multilayer optical coatings. We demonstrate its effectiveness by successful application of the robust design method to a neutral beam splitter. It is showed that the novel robust design method owns an inherent fast computation characteristic and the designed film is insensitive to the monitoring thickness errors in deposition process. This method is especially of practical significance to improve the mass production yields and repetitive production of high-quality optical coatings.

Research on the Conformal Phased-Array Antenna

2014 ◽  
Vol 685 ◽  
pp. 324-327
Author(s):  
Shuang Zhao ◽  
Yu Bo Yue
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Antenna Array ◽  
Phased Array ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Array Antenna ◽  
Phased Array Antenna ◽  
Conformal Antenna ◽  
Conformal Array ◽  
Design Requirements ◽  
The Mathematical Model

The mathematical model of conformal antenna array is the premise and basis of the conformal array antenna signal processing. Based on the analysis of the antenna array, a design method for adjusting the direction of the conformal array antenna is proposed. Through simulation, the pattern of antenna meets the actual needs of the project and it reaches pre design requirements.

Multivariate design and analysis of aircraft HEX under multiple working conditions within flight envelope

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Qihang Liu ◽  
G.Q. Xu ◽  
Jie Wen ◽  
Yanchen Fu ◽  
Laihe Zhuang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Optimal Structure ◽  
Clear Correlation ◽  
Pressure Drops ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Common Weight

Abstract This paper presents a multi-condition design method for the aircraft heat exchanger (HEX), marking with light weight, compactness and wide range of working conditions. The quasi-traversal genetic algorithm (QT-GA) method is introduced to obtain the optimal values of five structural parameters including the height, the tube diameter, the tube pitch, and the tube rows. The QT-GA method solves the deficiency of the conventional GA in the convergence, and gives a clear correlation between design variables and outputs. Pressure drops, heat transfer and the weight of the HEX are combined in a single objective function of GA in the HEX design, thus the optimal structure of the HEX suitable for all the working conditions can be directly obtained. After optimization, the weight of the HEX is reduced to 2.250 kg, more than 20% lower than a common weight of around 3 kg. Based on the optimal structure, the off-design performance of the HEX is further analyzed. Results show that the extreme working conditions for the heat transfer and the pressure drops are not consistent. It proves the advance of the multi-condition design method over traditional single-condition design method. In general, the proposed QT-GA design method is an efficient way to solve the multi-condition problems related to the aircraft HEX or other energy systems.

A Design Method of TDOF Controller for Sampled-Data Control System: A Method Using Dynamical Model of Feedback Controller

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mitsuo Hirata ◽  
Akiyo Murase ◽  
Takenori Atsumi ◽  
Kenzo Nonami
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Feedback Controller ◽  
Dynamical Model ◽  
Sampled Data ◽  
System A ◽  
Data Control ◽  
Sampled Data Control ◽  
Model Transfer ◽  
Two Degree Of Freedom

Abstract It has been proposed the design method of the two-degree-of-freedom (TDOF) controller which use the dynamical model of the feedback controller. In this study, we apply this design method to the sampled-data control system. The TDOF controller is obtained so that the output of the TDOF system follows the output of the model transfer function considering the intersample behaviors.

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