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Type Synthesis and Analysis of Reconfigurable Modules for Closed-Loop Cable-Driven Mechanisms Based on Geometric Constraints

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Chengcheng Cai, Guowu Wei, Jianchang Zhao, Shuxin Wang, Jianmin Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2025, 147(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-24-1420
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068333
Published Online: May 9, 2025
View Articletitled, Type Synthesis and Analysis of Reconfigurable Modules for Closed-Loop Cable-Driven Mechanisms Based on Geometric Constraints
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Topics: Cables, Kinematics, Tension
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Design and Analysis of a Cable-Driven Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot With Variable Stiffness Joints

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Xiangxu Qu, Cui Liu, Lan Dong, Yuting Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2025, 147(9): 093305.
Paper No: MD-24-1701
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068105
Published Online: March 18, 2025
View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of a Cable-Driven Lower Limb Rehabilitation Robot With Variable Stiffness Joints
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Topics: Cables, Robots, Stiffness, Tension, Design
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Dynamic Modeling, Uncertainty Analysis, and Experimental Study of a New Cable-Driven Parallel Robot With Interval Variables

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Bin Zhou, Sipan Li, Zhiyuan Wang, Bing Chen, Bin Zi
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 083301.
Paper No: MD-24-1463
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067712
Published Online: February 25, 2025
View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling, Uncertainty Analysis, and Experimental Study of a New Cable-Driven Parallel Robot With Interval Variables
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Topics: Cables, Dynamic modeling, Dynamic response, Errors, Polynomials, Robots, Uncertainty analysis, Kinematics, Thrust, Equilibrium (Physics)
Journal Articles

Design of Contact-Aided Compliant Flexure Hinge Mechanism Using Superelastic Nitinol

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Zhongyuan Ping, Tianci Zhang, Chi Zhang, Jianbin Liu, Siyang Zuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. November 2021, 143(11): 114501.
Paper No: MD-20-1922
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050750
Published Online: May 28, 2021
View Articletitled, Design of Contact-Aided Compliant Flexure Hinge Mechanism Using Superelastic Nitinol
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compliant mechanisms, Design, Finite element analysis, Hinges, Nickel titanium alloys, Wire, Modeling, Kinematics, Tension
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Dynamic Trajectory Planning for a Three Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Using Quintic B-Splines

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Sen Qian, Kunlong Bao, Bin Zi, W. D. Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2020, 142(7): 073301.
Paper No: MD-19-1512
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045723
Published Online: February 14, 2020
View Articletitled, Dynamic Trajectory Planning for a Three Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Using Quintic B-Splines
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Topics: B-splines, Cables, Degrees of freedom, End effectors, Robots, Trajectories (Physics), Kinematics, Tension
Journal Articles

Transmission Error Due to Resonance in Synchronous Belt Drive With Eccentric Pulley

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Masanori Kagotani, Hiroyuki Ueda
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. December 2017, 139(12): 123301.
Paper No: MD-17-1224
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037761
Published Online: October 3, 2017
View Articletitled, Transmission Error Due to Resonance in Synchronous Belt Drive With Eccentric Pulley
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Topics: Belts, Errors, Pulleys, Tension, Displacement, Rotation
Journal Articles

Influence of Installation Tension on Transmission Error Due to Resonance in a Synchronous Belt

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Masanori Kagotani, Hiroyuki Ueda
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. August 2015, 137(8): 083301.
Paper No: MD-14-1400
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030204
Published Online: August 1, 2015
View Articletitled, Influence of Installation Tension on Transmission Error Due to Resonance in a Synchronous Belt
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Topics: Arches, Belts, Errors, Pulleys, Tension, Resonance, Displacement
Journal Articles

A Family of Dual-Segment Compliant Joints Suitable for Use as Surrogate Folds

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Isaac L. Delimont, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. September 2015, 137(9): 092302.
Paper No: MD-14-1639
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030875
Published Online: July 22, 2015
View Articletitled, A Family of Dual-Segment Compliant Joints Suitable for Use as Surrogate Folds
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Topics: Buckling, Compression, Stiffness, Tension, Torsion, Deflection, Design
Journal Articles

Design of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Compatible Cable-Driven Manipulator With New Instrumentation and Synthesis Methods

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S. Abdelaziz, L. Esteveny, L. Barbé, P. Renaud, B. Bayle, M. de Mathelin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. September 2014, 136(9): 091006.
Paper No: MD-13-1262
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027783
Published Online: June 19, 2014
View Articletitled, Design of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Compatible Cable-Driven Manipulator With New Instrumentation and Synthesis Methods
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Topics: Cables, Design, Instrumentation, Manipulators, Tension, Engineering prototypes, Magnetic resonance imaging
Journal Articles

Dimensional Design on the Six-Cable Driven Parallel Manipulator of FAST

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Xiaoqiang Tang, Rui Yao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2011, 133(11): 111012.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004988
Published Online: November 17, 2011
View Articletitled, Dimensional Design on the Six-Cable Driven Parallel Manipulator of FAST
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Topics: Cables, Manipulators, Tension
Journal Articles

Experimental Investigation of Chain Link Forces in Continuously Variable Transmissions

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L. De Novellis, G. Carbone
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2010, 132(12): 121004.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002764
Published Online: November 23, 2010
View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Chain Link Forces in Continuously Variable Transmissions
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Topics: Chain, Stress, Tension, Torque, Pulleys, Knudsen number, Strain gages
Journal Articles

Factors Affecting Transmission Error in Helical Synchronous Belt With Error on Belt Side Face Under Bidirectional Operation

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Masanori Kagotani, Hiroyuki Ueda
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2010, 132(7): 071005.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001667
Published Online: June 17, 2010
View Articletitled, Factors Affecting Transmission Error in Helical Synchronous Belt With Error on Belt Side Face Under Bidirectional Operation
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Topics: Belts, Errors, Pulleys, Rotation, Tension, Torque
Journal Articles

Formulation of Elastic Interaction Between Bolts During the Tightening of Flat-Face Gasketed Joints

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Ali A. Alkelani, Sayed A. Nassar, Basil A. Housari
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2009, 131(2): 021004.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3042149
Published Online: January 6, 2009
View Articletitled, Formulation of Elastic Interaction Between Bolts During the Tightening of Flat-Face Gasketed Joints
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Topics: Clamps (Tools), Fasteners, Gaskets, Stress, Tension, Flanges, Bolted joints
Journal Articles

Dynamic Workspace and Control of Planar Active Tensegritylike Structures

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Andrew P. Schmalz, Sunil K. Agrawal, Ph.D.
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2008, 130(12): 122301.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2988474
Published Online: October 7, 2008
View Articletitled, Dynamic Workspace and Control of Planar Active Tensegritylike Structures
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Topics: Cables, Control equipment, Feedback, Tensegrity, Tensegrity structures, Tension, Rods, Dynamics (Mechanics), System dynamics
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of a Hybrid Mobile Robot Mechanism With Compounded Locomotion and Manipulation Capability

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Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Andrew A. Goldenberg, Jean W. Zu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2008, 130(7): 072302.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2918920
Published Online: May 20, 2008
View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of a Hybrid Mobile Robot Mechanism With Compounded Locomotion and Manipulation Capability
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Topics: Design, End effectors, Mechanical admittance, Mobile robots, Motors, Robots, Simulation, Tension, Torque, Stairs
Journal Articles

An Introduction of a Novel Friction Drive: Metal Belt Drive With Magnets

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Shanming Luo, Yue Wu, Yidao Yu, Shimin Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2007, 129(1): 122–127.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2359479
Published Online: July 14, 2006
View Articletitled, An Introduction of a Novel Friction Drive: Metal Belt Drive With Magnets
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Topics: Belts, Creep, Metals, Tension
Journal Articles

Cumulative Clamp Load Loss Due to a Fully Reversed Cyclic Service Load Acting on an Initially Yielded Bolted Joint System

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Sayed A. Nassar, Payam H. Matin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2007, 129(4): 421–433.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2429700
Published Online: April 8, 2006
View Articletitled, Cumulative Clamp Load Loss Due to a Fully Reversed Cyclic Service Load Acting on an Initially Yielded Bolted Joint System
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Topics: Clamps (Tools), Cycles, Fasteners, Stress, Tension, Work hardening, Bolted joints, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Nonlinear Strain Hardening Model for Predicting Clamp Load Loss in Bolted Joints

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Sayed A. Nassar, Payam H. Matin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2006, 128(6): 1328–1336.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2214736
Published Online: December 19, 2005
View Articletitled, Nonlinear Strain Hardening Model for Predicting Clamp Load Loss in Bolted Joints
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Topics: Clamps (Tools), Fasteners, Stress, Work hardening, Tension, Bolted joints
Journal Articles

A Topology Optimization Problem in Control of Structures Using Modal Disparity

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A. R. Diaz, R. Mukherjee
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2006, 128(3): 536–541.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2181603
Published Online: July 20, 2005
View Articletitled, A Topology Optimization Problem in Control of Structures Using Modal Disparity
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Topics: Cables, Optimization, Topology, Stress, Tension, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Mechanics and Sliding Friction in Belt Drives With Pulley Grooves

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Lingyuan Kong, Robert G. Parker
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2006, 128(2): 494–502.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2168469
Published Online: June 23, 2005
View Articletitled, Mechanics and Sliding Friction in Belt Drives With Pulley Grooves
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Topics: Belts, Pulleys, Tension