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Kinematics and Design of a Simple 2-DOF Parallel Mechanism Used for Orientation

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In this paper a 2-DOF parallel mechanism used for orientation is presented. This mechanism could be applied for orientation of the TV satellite antennas, sun trackers etc. Based on the kinematic scheme of the mechanism, the algorithms for the kinematic models are solved, the workspace and singularities are described and analyzed. An optimal design of the mechanism is performed. Finally, the design of the mechanism is also described.

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  1. Department of Applied Mechanics and Computer Programming, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, 400020, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    T. Itul, D. Pisla & A. Stoica

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  1. Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Memorandumului 28, Cluj-Napoca, 400114, Romania

    Doina Pisla

  2. Dipto. Meccanica, Strutture,, Ambiente e Territorio (DiMSAT), Università Cassino, Via G. di Biasio 43, Cassino, 03043, Italy

    Marco Ceccarelli

  3. Inst. Technische Mathematik,, Geometrie und Bauinformatik, Universität Innsbruck, Technikerstr. 13, Innsbruck, 6020, Austria

    Manfred Husty

  4. FB 4 Inst. f. Getriebetechnik u., Maschinendynamik, RWTH Aachen, Eilfschornsteinstr. 18, Aachen, 52062, Germany

    Burkhard Corves

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Itul, T., Pisla, D., Stoica, A. (2010). Kinematics and Design of a Simple 2-DOF Parallel Mechanism Used for Orientation. In: Pisla, D., Ceccarelli, M., Husty, M., Corves, B. (eds) New Trends in Mechanism Science. Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9689-0_5

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