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September 1984
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Journal of Mechanisms, Transmissions, and Automation in Design
ISSN 0738-0666
Editorial
Editorial
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 261.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267403
Design Innovation Papers
Mechanisms—Research Directions in Kinematics and Geometry
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 262–263.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267404
Topics:
Geometry
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Kinematics
Machine Dynamics: Some Thoughts on Research Initiatives
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 264–266.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267405
Topics:
Machine dynamics
Book Reviews
Vibration Analysis and Control System Dynamics
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 267.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267406
Topics:
Control systems
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Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Vibration analysis
Research Papers
Mechanisms Papers
Vibration Characteristics of an Elastic Linkage With Elastic Input and Output Shafts
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 272–277.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267407
Topics:
Linkages
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Vibration
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Dimensional analysis
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Lumped parameter models
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Mode shapes
Force Reduction by Motion Design in Spring-Loaded Cam Mechanisms
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 278–284.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267408
Topics:
Design
,
Springs
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Displacement
,
Inertia (Mechanics)
Oldham-Coupling Second-Harmonic Balancer
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 285–290.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267409
Topics:
Couplings
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Engineering prototypes
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Machinery
A Variational Principle for the Linear Coupled Thermoelastodynamic Analysis of Mechanism Systems
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 291–296.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267410
Pivoted Brake-Shoe Force Analysis
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 297–300.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267411
Topics:
Brakes
,
Design
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
,
Stress
,
Traction
Internal Force and Moment Transmission in a Cardan Joint With Manufacturing Tolerances
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 301–311.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267412
Topics:
Manufacturing
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Universal joints
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Design
,
Displacement
,
Torque
,
Errors
,
Structural mechanics
On the Elimination of the Branching Problem in the Synthesis of Spatial Motion Generators With Spheric Joints. Part 1: Theory
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 312–318.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267413
Topics:
Generators
,
Sferics
,
Linkages
On the Elimination of the Branching Problem in the Synthesis of Spatial Motion Generators with Spheric Joints. Part 2: Application
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 319–326.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267414
Topics:
Generators
,
Sferics
An Algebraic Formulation of Grashof’s Mobility Criteria With Application to Linkage Optimization Using Gradient-Dependent Methods
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 327–332.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267415
Topics:
Algebra
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Linkages
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Optimization
Symbolic Notation and Kinematic Equations of Motion of the Twenty-Two Basic Spur Planetary Gear Trains
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 333–340.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267416
Topics:
Equations of motion
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Planetary gears
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Trains
,
Gears
,
Kinematics
,
Degrees of freedom
Mappings of Spatial Kinematics
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 341–347.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267417
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Geometry
,
Displacement
Optimal Synthesis of Function Generators Without the Branch Defect
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 348–354.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267418
Topics:
Design
,
Errors
,
Generators
Kinematic Structure of Mechanisms for Fixed and Variable-Stroke Axial-Piston Reciprocating Machines
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 355–364.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267419
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Machinery
,
Pistons
,
Linkages
,
Compressors
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Displacement
,
Engines
,
Pumps
,
Reciprocating motion
On the Analysis and Synthesis of the Workspace of a Three-Link, Turning-Pair Connected Robot Arm
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 365–370.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267420
Kinematic Analysis of Robotic Bevel-Gear Trains
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 371–375.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267421
Topics:
Bevel gears
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Kinematic analysis
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Robotics
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Trains
,
End effectors
,
Gear trains
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Robots
Design Automation Papers
Optimum Configuration for an Isotropic Rotor
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 376–379.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267422
Topics:
Rotors
,
Shapes
,
Disks
,
Inertia (Mechanics)
,
Optimization
,
Stress concentration
A Basic Two-Stage Decomposition Strategy for Design Optimization
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 380–386.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267423
Topics:
Design
,
Optimization
,
Algorithms
,
Resolution (Optics)
A Multistage Decomposition Strategy for Design Optimization
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 387–393.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267424
Topics:
Design
,
Optimization
,
Algorithms
,
Resolution (Optics)
Efficient Computation of Band Saw Blade Stresses
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 394–400.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267425
Topics:
Band saws
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Blades
,
Computation
,
Stress
,
Sawing
,
Cutting
,
Design
,
Finite element analysis
,
Modeling
,
Optimization
Computer-Aided Methods for Development of Transition Sections
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 401–408.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267426
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Computer software
,
Computer-aided engineering
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Geometry
,
Pipes
,
Shapes
Approaching Finite Element Method in Acoustic Analysis
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 409–414.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267427
Topics:
Acoustics
,
Finite element methods
,
Acoustic intensity
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Compressibility
,
Echoes
,
Fluids
,
Heat transfer
,
White noise
Shape Optimal Design of an Engine Connecting Rod
J. Mech., Trans., and Automation. September 1984, 106(3): 415–419.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267428
Topics:
Design
,
Engines
,
Shapes
,
Stress
,
Weight (Mass)
,
Computation
,
Continuum mechanics
,
Elasticity
,
Optimization
,
Shape design
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