Topological structure synthesis of 3-translation parallel mechanisms

Abstract

Using topological structure synthesis method based on the Position and Orientation Characteristic (POC) set, 26 kinds of 3-translation parallel mechanisms are synthesized, and 19 of which are presented for the first time. This method may be applicable for both topological structure synthesis of non-over-constrained and generally over-constrained mechanisms. The geometric and physical meaning of this method is clear and easy to understand for designers. © Springer-Verlag 2012.