This paper presents a redundantly actuated and over-constrained 2 RPU-2 SPR parallel manipulator with two rotational and one translational coupling degrees of freedom.The kinematics analysis is firstly carried out and...This paper presents a redundantly actuated and over-constrained 2 RPU-2 SPR parallel manipulator with two rotational and one translational coupling degrees of freedom.The kinematics analysis is firstly carried out and the mapping relationship of the velocity,acceleration and the independent parameters between the actuator joint and the moving platform are deduced by using the vector dot product and cross product operation.By employing d′Alembert′s principle and the principle of virtual work,the dynamics equilibrium equation is derived,and the simplified dynamics mathematical model of the parallel manipulator is further derived.Simultaneously,the generalized inertia matrix which can characterize the acceleration performance between joint space and operation space is further separated,and the performance indices including the dynamics dexterity,inertia coupling characteristics,energy transmission efficiency and driving force/torque balance are introduced.The analysis results show that the proposed redundantly actuated and over-constrained 2 RPU-2 SPR parallel manipulator in comparison with the existing non-redundant one has better dynamic comprehensive performance,which can be demonstrated practically by the successful application of the parallel kinematic machine head module of the hybrid machine tool.展开更多
This paper deals with geometric error modeling and sensitivity analysis of an overconstrained parallel tracking mechanism. The main contribution is the consideration of overconstrained features that are usually ignore...This paper deals with geometric error modeling and sensitivity analysis of an overconstrained parallel tracking mechanism. The main contribution is the consideration of overconstrained features that are usually ignored in previous research. The reciprocal property between a motion and a force is applied to tackle this problem in the framework of the screw theory. First of all, a nominal kinematic model of the parallel tracking mechanism is formulated. On this basis, the actual twist of the moving platform is computed through the superposition of the joint twist and geometric errors. The actuation and constrained wrenches of each limb are applied to exclude the joint displacement. After eliminating repeated errors brought by the multiplication of wrenches, a geometric error model of the parallel tracking mechanism is built. Furthermore,two sensitivity indices are defined to select essential geometric errors for future kinematic calibration. Finally, the geometric error model with minimum geometric errors is verified by simulation with SolidWorks software. Two typical poses of the parallel tracking mechanism are selected, and the differences between simulation and calculation results are very small. The results confirm the correctness and accuracy of the geometric error modeling method for over-constrained parallel mechanisms.展开更多
In the present study,the over-constrained hybrid manipulator R(2RPR)R/SP+RR is considered as the research objective.In this paper,kinematics of the hybrid manipulator,including the forward and inverse position,are ana...In the present study,the over-constrained hybrid manipulator R(2RPR)R/SP+RR is considered as the research objective.In this paper,kinematics of the hybrid manipulator,including the forward and inverse position,are analyzed.Then,the workspace is checked based on the inverse position solution to evaluate whether the workspace of the hybrid manipulator meets the requirements,and the actual workspace of the hybrid robot is analyzed.After that,the force analysis of the over-constrained parallel mechanism is carried out,and an ADAMS-ANSYS rigid-flexible hybrid body model is established to verify the simulation.Based on the obtained results from the force analysis,the manipulator structure is designed.Then,the structure optimization is carried out to improve the robot stiffness.Finally,calibration and workspace verification experiments are performed on the prototype,cutting experiment of an S-shaped aluminum alloy workpiece is completed,and the experiment verifies the machining ability of the prototype.This work conducts kinematics,workspace,force analyses,structural optimization design and experiments on the over-constrained hybrid manipulator R(2RPR)R/SP+RR,providing design basis and technical support for the development of the novel hybrid manipulator in practical engineering.展开更多
Currently,two rotations and one translation(2R1T)three-degree-of-freedom(DOF)parallel mechanisms(PMs)are widely applied in five-DOF hybrid machining robots.However,there is a lack of an effective method to evaluate th...Currently,two rotations and one translation(2R1T)three-degree-of-freedom(DOF)parallel mechanisms(PMs)are widely applied in five-DOF hybrid machining robots.However,there is a lack of an effective method to evaluate the configuration stiffness of mechanisms during the mechanism design stage.It is a challenge to select appropriate 2R1T PMs with excellent stiffness performance during the design stage.Considering the operational status of 2R1T PMs,the bending and torsional stiffness are considered as indices to evaluate PMs'configuration stiffness.Subsequently,a specific method is proposed to calculate these stiffness indices.Initially,the various types of structural and driving stiffness for each branch are assessed and their specific values defined.Subsequently,a rigid-flexible coupled force model for the over-constrained 2R1T PM is established,and the proposed evaluation method is used to analyze the configuration stiffness of the five 2R1T PMs in the entire workspace.Finally,the driving force and constraint force of each branch in the whole working space are calculated to further elucidate the stiffness evaluating results by using the proposed method above.The obtained results demonstrate that the bending and torsional stiffness of the 2RPU/UPR/RPR mechanism along the x and y-directions are larger than the other four mechanisms.展开更多
In this study, a novel duoprism mechanism that demonstrates a fascinating eversion motion is developed. The mechanism comprises three scalable platforms and nine retractable limbs and is constructed by inserting prism...In this study, a novel duoprism mechanism that demonstrates a fascinating eversion motion is developed. The mechanism comprises three scalable platforms and nine retractable limbs and is constructed by inserting prismatic and revolute joints into the： edges and vertices of the duoprism, respectively. According to mobility and kinematic analyses, the mechanism has five degrees of freedom. Six inputs, including a redundant one, are required to overcome singularity and achieve an eversion motion. In the eversion motion, three platforms expand/ contract synchronously, and the mechanism continuously turns inside out. The detailed gait：~ of eversion motion along an ellipse and a circle after a cycle are illustrated with two examples. A kinematic simulation is conducted, and a manual prototype is fabricated to verify the feasibility of the eversible duoprism mechanism.展开更多
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Nos. 2018JBZ007, 2018YJS136 and 2017YJS158)China Scholarship Council (CSC) (No. 201807090079)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51675037)
文摘This paper presents a redundantly actuated and over-constrained 2 RPU-2 SPR parallel manipulator with two rotational and one translational coupling degrees of freedom.The kinematics analysis is firstly carried out and the mapping relationship of the velocity,acceleration and the independent parameters between the actuator joint and the moving platform are deduced by using the vector dot product and cross product operation.By employing d′Alembert′s principle and the principle of virtual work,the dynamics equilibrium equation is derived,and the simplified dynamics mathematical model of the parallel manipulator is further derived.Simultaneously,the generalized inertia matrix which can characterize the acceleration performance between joint space and operation space is further separated,and the performance indices including the dynamics dexterity,inertia coupling characteristics,energy transmission efficiency and driving force/torque balance are introduced.The analysis results show that the proposed redundantly actuated and over-constrained 2 RPU-2 SPR parallel manipulator in comparison with the existing non-redundant one has better dynamic comprehensive performance,which can be demonstrated practically by the successful application of the parallel kinematic machine head module of the hybrid machine tool.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [No. 51475321]Tianjin Research Program of Application Foundation and Advanced Technology [No. 15JCZDJC38900 and 16JCYBJC19300]the International Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowship Program [No. 32 Document of OCPC, 2017]
文摘This paper deals with geometric error modeling and sensitivity analysis of an overconstrained parallel tracking mechanism. The main contribution is the consideration of overconstrained features that are usually ignored in previous research. The reciprocal property between a motion and a force is applied to tackle this problem in the framework of the screw theory. First of all, a nominal kinematic model of the parallel tracking mechanism is formulated. On this basis, the actual twist of the moving platform is computed through the superposition of the joint twist and geometric errors. The actuation and constrained wrenches of each limb are applied to exclude the joint displacement. After eliminating repeated errors brought by the multiplication of wrenches, a geometric error model of the parallel tracking mechanism is built. Furthermore,two sensitivity indices are defined to select essential geometric errors for future kinematic calibration. Finally, the geometric error model with minimum geometric errors is verified by simulation with SolidWorks software. Two typical poses of the parallel tracking mechanism are selected, and the differences between simulation and calculation results are very small. The results confirm the correctness and accuracy of the geometric error modeling method for over-constrained parallel mechanisms.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51875495)National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2017YFB1301901)Hebei Provincial Science and Technology Project of China(Grant No.206Z1805G).
文摘In the present study,the over-constrained hybrid manipulator R(2RPR)R/SP+RR is considered as the research objective.In this paper,kinematics of the hybrid manipulator,including the forward and inverse position,are analyzed.Then,the workspace is checked based on the inverse position solution to evaluate whether the workspace of the hybrid manipulator meets the requirements,and the actual workspace of the hybrid robot is analyzed.After that,the force analysis of the over-constrained parallel mechanism is carried out,and an ADAMS-ANSYS rigid-flexible hybrid body model is established to verify the simulation.Based on the obtained results from the force analysis,the manipulator structure is designed.Then,the structure optimization is carried out to improve the robot stiffness.Finally,calibration and workspace verification experiments are performed on the prototype,cutting experiment of an S-shaped aluminum alloy workpiece is completed,and the experiment verifies the machining ability of the prototype.This work conducts kinematics,workspace,force analyses,structural optimization design and experiments on the over-constrained hybrid manipulator R(2RPR)R/SP+RR,providing design basis and technical support for the development of the novel hybrid manipulator in practical engineering.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.51875495,U2037202)Hebei Provincial Science and Technology Project (Grant No.206Z1805G)。
文摘Currently,two rotations and one translation(2R1T)three-degree-of-freedom(DOF)parallel mechanisms(PMs)are widely applied in five-DOF hybrid machining robots.However,there is a lack of an effective method to evaluate the configuration stiffness of mechanisms during the mechanism design stage.It is a challenge to select appropriate 2R1T PMs with excellent stiffness performance during the design stage.Considering the operational status of 2R1T PMs,the bending and torsional stiffness are considered as indices to evaluate PMs'configuration stiffness.Subsequently,a specific method is proposed to calculate these stiffness indices.Initially,the various types of structural and driving stiffness for each branch are assessed and their specific values defined.Subsequently,a rigid-flexible coupled force model for the over-constrained 2R1T PM is established,and the proposed evaluation method is used to analyze the configuration stiffness of the five 2R1T PMs in the entire workspace.Finally,the driving force and constraint force of each branch in the whole working space are calculated to further elucidate the stiffness evaluating results by using the proposed method above.The obtained results demonstrate that the bending and torsional stiffness of the 2RPU/UPR/RPR mechanism along the x and y-directions are larger than the other four mechanisms.
文摘In this study, a novel duoprism mechanism that demonstrates a fascinating eversion motion is developed. The mechanism comprises three scalable platforms and nine retractable limbs and is constructed by inserting prismatic and revolute joints into the： edges and vertices of the duoprism, respectively. According to mobility and kinematic analyses, the mechanism has five degrees of freedom. Six inputs, including a redundant one, are required to overcome singularity and achieve an eversion motion. In the eversion motion, three platforms expand/ contract synchronously, and the mechanism continuously turns inside out. The detailed gait：~ of eversion motion along an ellipse and a circle after a cycle are illustrated with two examples. A kinematic simulation is conducted, and a manual prototype is fabricated to verify the feasibility of the eversible duoprism mechanism.
