All posts from the category Applications
Kinematics for a door closer
Basic example of a door closer, simulated with the kinematics design software ASOM v7
Kinematics of a truck lift gate
The example shows a conceptual kinematic design for a truck tailgate lift or lift gate, in form of a linkage driven by two hydraulic cylinders (i.e. with two degrees of freedom).
Kinematics of a furniture hinge
The example shows a hinge system, connecting the door and side wall of a cabinet, which was simulated in the kinematics software ASOM v7.
Multi-bar system for a foot pedal in a car
The example shows a pedal system and the corresponding motions of its kinematics in the kinematics software ASOM v7.
Kinematics example for a folding dinner table
The middle plate in the table shown here is automatically lifted into the center position by four-bar systems on each of the two sides. The two partial systems are kinematically independent of each other.
Kinematics of a hospital bed
This example shows part of the kinematics of a hospital bed or an examination couch. The bed has two different actuators or spindle drives, one for the height adjustment of the entire bed and one for lifting of the foot area.
Rear Spoiler Kinematics with Joint Friction
Basic example for the kinematics of a rear spoiler with masses, forces and bearing friction.
Adding a parcel shelf to a project
In this example we integrate a parcel shelf operated by a rope with initial slack into a finished project of a rear hatch.
Cabrio Folding Roof
Design, aided by linkage synthesis, with consideration of forces for a cabrio folding roof.
Foldable Car Seat
Kinematic design for a two-part foldable car seat with consideration of forces (example from the seating industry).
Pedestrian Protection
Another simplified example for a pedestrian protection kinematic, this one based on a different functional principle.
Kinematic for Pedestrian Protection
In this example the basic kinematics of a pedestrian protection (represented in a simplified way) are analyzed. The pedestrian-protection kinematic consists of a four-bar system and an actuator.
Piston Two-Stroke Engine
In this example, the bearing forces on a cylinder piston of a two-stroke engine are determined in a simplified way.
Retractable Door Handle
Example for the design of a kinematic mechanism for a flush-mounted retractable door handle with kinematic synthesis of two kinematic systems (serial connection of two synthesis methods).
Elliptical Cross Trainer
In this example, the kinematics and some selected kinetostatic forces of an elliptical home trainer are analyzed in ASOMv7.
Gas Spring Front Hood
Example for the handling of a gas spring and its integration as an energy storage for a car hood, using the kinematics software ASOMv7.
Interactive Six-Bar Synthesis in ASOM v7
Linkages that have been constructed for a retractable hardtop are used to compare the adaptability of six-bar and four-bar linkage syntheses.
Height Adjustment for Car Seats
Creation of an interactive four bar linkage mechanism synthesis for the height adjustment of a car seat in ASOM v7.