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Numerical investigation of a flexible slider–crank mechanism with multijoints with clearance

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This paper aims to study the dynamic behavior of a slider–crank mechanism with flexible components and a multijoint clearance. A numerical investigation was developed for this objective. The mechanism model used for the simulation tests has been performed under MSC ADAMS software using the contact force under the “Impact-function” library. The obtained results illustrate that the mechanism performance is more significantly influenced with multiple joints with clearance. Three contact modes are involved: (i) a continuous contact motion, (ii) a free motion, and (iii) an impact motion. Numerical outcomes prove that the clearance dimension and location have a determinant effect on the slider responses precision. The mechanism reliability decay and a random overall behavior govern the dynamic response along the free flight mode.

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    Mohamed Amine Ben Abdallah & Nizar Aifaoui

  2. Laboratoire de Mécanique de Sousse, Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Sousse, Université de Sousse, Sousse, Tunisie

    Imed Khemili

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Ben Abdallah, M.A., Khemili, I. & Aifaoui, N. Numerical investigation of a flexible slider–crank mechanism with multijoints with clearance. Multibody Syst Dyn 38, 173–199 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11044-016-9526-7

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