Indices to Evaluate the Performance of Force Transmission and Constraint for Parallel Mechanisms

Authors

  • Tie Zhang South China University of Technology, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, China
  • Yachao Cao South China University of Technology, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, China
  • Guangcai Ma South China University of Technology, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5545/sv-jme.2021.7378

Keywords:

force transmission manipulability, force constraint consistency, transmission wrench screw, constraint wrench screw, parallel mechanism

Abstract

The force transmission and constraint ability significantly influence the performance of parallel mechanisms (PMs), such as force dexterity, overall rigidity and accuracy. The transmission wrench screw (TWS) transmits the force between the actuator and end-effector, and the constraint wrench screw (CWS) resists structural deformations. They significantly influence the manipulability to transmit force and the consistency to resist deformations. In this study, two new indices are proposed to evaluate their manipulability and consistency. The indices are notable for their unit homogeneity, frame independence, and measurement facility without interference. By taking three PMs with different mobility properties as examples, the effectiveness of the two indices for evaluating the manipulability to transmit force and the consistency to resist deformations is verified. Based on the indices, the configuration of a 3-CRU (C a cylindrical joint, R a revolute joint, and U a universal joint) PM with optimal force transmission and constraint ability is constructed.

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Published

2022-06-22

How to Cite

Zhang, T., Cao, Y., & Ma, G. (2022). Indices to Evaluate the Performance of Force Transmission and Constraint for Parallel Mechanisms. Strojniški Vestnik - Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 68(6), 411–423. https://doi.org/10.5545/sv-jme.2021.7378