Abstract
A computer-aided design system for the kinematic and dynamic analysis as well as optimal design and synthesis of planar mechanisms based on component approach is presented. The AutoCAD program is used for the mechanism design environment. In this work, symbolic manipulation, communication interface, and graphics capabilities of the AutoLisp - a Lisp language interpreter within AutoCAD - is utilized for the design operations, mechanism definition and representation, and interfaces with the analysis and optimization programs. Except for the analysis and optimization routines, everything has been developed using AutoLisp language. The program runs on a micro-computer. Direct communication is developed between AutoCAD and the optimization as well as analysis packages using common data file format. Applications of the developed system to a number of illustrative examples are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 331-339 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Publication status | Published - 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 21st Biennial Mechanism Conference - Chicago, IL, USA Duration: 16 Sept 1990 → 19 Sept 1990 |
Conference
| Conference | 21st Biennial Mechanism Conference |
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| City | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Period | 16/09/90 → 19/09/90 |