Synthesis of Coupler Curve on Optimizing a Four-Bar Mechanism with Ternary Linkage Using Genetic Algorithm

Authors

  • Dibakar Bandopadhya Department of Mechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati-781039, Assam, India
  • R. Tummala
  • M. Giridhar

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https://doi.org/10.37591/joarb.v3i3.828

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Abstract

Designing of an intricate shaped coupler curve requires assembling of complex synthesis process in relationship with the linkages of a mechanism. This work is an attempt to address curvilinear path synthesis problem on designing and optimizing a four-bar mechanism with ternary linkage whose coupler tip traces an in-demand curve with enhanced fitness level. Coupler-curve equations of the mechanism have been derived in relationship with the linkages; in the follow-up, a method has been pursued that synthesizes the mechanism corresponding to an elliptical curve. Later, genetic algorithm (GA) approach is implemented that handles both, optimization and generation of a coupler curve with added advantage. In-depth analysis on elliptical curve generation applying GA has been fulfilled, subsequently resulting synthesized configurations of the mechanism have been illustrated and the outcomes are discussed.

 

Keywords: Coupler curve, mechanism, synthesis, genetic algorithm, optimization

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Bandopadhya D, Tummala R, Giridhar M. Synthesis of Coupler Curve on Optimizing a Four-Bar Mechanism with Ternary Linkage Using Genetic Algorithm. Journal of Advancements in Robotics. 2016; 3(3): 9–22p.


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2017-02-01

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2016)

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