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A novel linear telescopic mechanism: Configuration and position precision analysis

  • Leiyu Zhang*
  • , Yang Yang
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Beihang University

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Abstract

The linear telescopic mechanism, which is used to move the end effector to a desired position, can enhance the safety and reduce the space to be occupied by the multi-joint robot. A rectangle shaped block is designed as the general element of the telescopic mechanism. A series of blocks are connected in a rigid manner to form a telescopic arm. Four connection methods between the adjacent blocks are presented. Based on the connection methods, several configurations of the telescopic mechanism are proposed. Besides, the position precision of the telescopic arm is analyzed which is influenced by the telescopic distance and other factors. The analysis results show that the telescopic arm with the proposed configuration possesses high position precision and a long telescopic distance. This type of linear telescopic mechanism can be applied to service robots which cooperate with humans.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMechanisms and Machine Science
EditorsXilun Ding, Xianwen Kong, Jian S. Dai, Jian S. Dai
PublisherKluwer Academic Publishers
Pages1107-1117
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9783319233260
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

Publication series

NameMechanisms and Machine Science
Volume36
ISSN (Print)2211-0984
ISSN (Electronic)2211-0992

Keywords

  • Configuration
  • Precision analysis
  • Rectangle shaped block
  • Synchronous belt
  • Telescopic mechanism

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