On the dead-center positions of planar linkage mechanisms

Hong Sen Yan, Long Long Wu

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Abstract

In dead-center positions, a mechanism loses its mobility and has zero mechanical advantage. Based on the concept of instant centers, we develop a methodology to generate planar linkage mechanisms in dead-center positions. This methodology also can be applied to generate planar toggle linkage mechanisms. All possible configurations of six-bar planar linkage mechanisms, with one degree of freedom, in dead-center positions are listed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)40-46
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Mechanical Design, Transactions of the ASME
Volume111
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1989 Mar

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design

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