Abstract
This paper presents a software system for the automated kinematic analysis of lever (linkage) mechanisms with constant link lengths, developed in Embarcadero RAD Studio. The system decomposes an arbitrary mechanism into structural (Assur) groups and computes the positions, velocities, and accelerations of the links across a full cycle. Results are presented as graphs and tables and can be exported for further engineering use. The tool automates routine kinematic calculations for the linkage mechanisms of printing and packaging machines.
Keywords: linkage mechanisms, Assur groups, automated kinematic analysis
How to cite this article
Vitalii Vlakh, Volodymyr Pasika, Serhii Komarov (2014). The automated kinematic analysis of lever mechanisms of printing and packaging machines with constant lengths of links. Scientific Papers of the Ukrainian Academy of Printing.