Dynamics of a planar parallel mechanism: the equilateral five bars linkage

Author: Mermoud O.¹

Source: Dynamics and Stability of Systems, Volume 15, Number 4, 1 December 2000 , pp. 387-399(13)

Abstract:

The dynamics of a planar parallel mechanism, the equilateral five-bar linkage, is studied using reduction theory. Relative equilibria are described, and their stability is determined.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne

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