New Trends in Mechanism Science: Analysis and Design (Paperback, 2010)

COMPUTATIONAL KINEMATICS.- Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Multiple-Mode 5R2P Closed-Loop Linkage.- Synthesis of Spatial RPRP Loops for a Given Screw System.- Contributions to Four-Positions Theory with Relative Rotations.- Cusp Points in the Parameter Space of RPR-2PRR Parallel Manipulators.- Kinematics and Design of a Simple 2-DOF Parallel Mechanism Used for Orientation.- Special Cases of Schonflies-Singular Planar Stewart Gough Platforms.- The Motion of a Small Part on the Helical Track of a Vibratory Hopper.- Kinematic Analysis of Screw Surface Contact.- Aspects Concerning VRML Simulation of Calibration for Parallel Mechanisms.- Protein Kinematic Motion Simulation Including Potential Energy Feedback.- Implementation of a New and Efficient Algorithm for the Inverse Kinematics of Serial 6R Chains.- Composition of Spherical Four-Bar-Mechanisms.- MICRO-MECHANISMS.- Simulation and Measurements of Stick-Slip-Microdrives for Nanorobots.- Analysis and Inverse Dynamic Model of a Miniaturized Robot Structure.- Design and Modelling a Mini-System with Piezoelectric Actuation.- LINKAGES AND MANIPULATORS.- Some Properties of Jitterbug-Like Polyhedral Linkages.- Servo Drives, Mechanism Simulation and Motion Profiles.- Azimuth Tracking Linkage Influence on the Efficiency of a Low CPV System.- Multi-Objective Optimization of a Symmetric Schonflies Motion Generator.- Cyclic Test of Textile-Reinforced Composites in Compliant Hinge Mechanisms.- The Optimization of a Bi-Axial Adjustable Mono-Actuator PV Tracking Spatial Linkage.- MECHANICAL TRANSMISSIONS.- Defect Simulation in a Spur Gear Transmission Model.- On a New Planetary Speed Increaser Drive Used in Small Hydros. Part I. Conceptual Design.- On a New Planetary Speed Increaser Drive Used in Small Hydros. Part II. Dynamic Model.- Simplified Calculation Method for the Efficiency of Involute Helical Gears.- Cam Size Optimization of Disc Cam-Follower Mechanisms with Translating Roller Followers.- The Dynamic Effects on Serial Printers Motion Transmission Systems.- Size Minimization of the Cam Mechanisms with Translating Roll Follower.- Kinematic Analysis of the Roller Follower Motion in Translating Cam-Follower Mechanisms.- Kinematic Analysis of Cam Mechanisms as Multibody Systems.- Peculiarities of Flat Cam Measurement by Results of Digital Photo Shooting.- Analyzing of Vibration Measurements upon Hand-Arm System and Results Comparison with Theoretical Model.- Elastic and Safety Clutch with Metallic Roles and Elastic Rubber Elements.- MECHANISMS FOR BIOMECHANICS.- A New Spatial Kinematic Model of the Lower Leg Complex: A Preliminary Study.- Selected Design Problems in Walking Robots.- Numerical Simulations of the Virtual Human Knee Joint.- Development of a Walking Assist Machine Using Crutches - Motion for Ascending and Descending Steps.- Human Lower Limb Dynamic Analysis with Applications to Orthopedic Implants.- Forward and Inverse Kinematics Calculation for an Anthropomorphic Robotic Finger.- EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS.- Theoretical and Experimental Determination of Dynamic Friction Coefficient for a Cable-Drum System.- Modelling and Real-Time Dynamic Simulation of the Cable-Driven Parallel Robot IPAnema.- Horse Gait Exploration on "Step" Allure by Results of High Speed Strobelight Photography.- Simulation of the Stopping Behavior of Industrial Robots.- Mechanical and Thermal Testing of Fluidic Muscles.- Structural Dynamic Analysis of Low-Mobility Parallel Manipulators.- DYNAMICS.- Spatial Multibody Systems with Lubricated Spherical Joints: Modeling and Simulation.- Comparison of Passenger Cars with Passive and Semi-Active Suspension Systems Based on a Friction Controlled Damper.- Dynamic Balancing of a Single Crank-Double Slider Mechanism with Symmetrically Moving Couplers.- Evaluation of Engagement Accuracy by Dynamic Transmission Error of Helical Gears.- The Influence of the Friction Forces and the Working Cyclogram upon the Forces of a Robot.- Dynamic Aspects in Building up a Flig