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Algebraic Synthesis of Spherical Chains

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Part of the book series: Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics ((IAM,volume 11))

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In this chapter we formulate the design theory for spherical RR chains. The axes of the two revolute joints must lie in the same plane, and therefore intersect in a point. The floating link of this system moves in pure rotation about this point.

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McCarthy, J.M., Soh, G.S. (2011). Algebraic Synthesis of Spherical Chains. In: Geometric Design of Linkages. Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics, vol 11. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7892-9_9

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