
Four-bar linkages in ASOMmini (4/5): Parallel- and Antiparallel-Crank
In this video series, we will show you the most common variants of the planar four-bar linkage, as well as their characteristics and special features. These variants can be derived from the theorem of Grashof. Grashof’s condition for four-bar linkages states: The shortest link of a four-bar linkage can fully rotate in relation to its

Four-bar linkages in ASOMmini (3/5): The Double-Rocker
In this video series, we will show you the most common variants of the planar four-bar linkage, as well as their characteristics and special features. These variants can be derived from the theorem of Grashof. Grashof’s condition for four-bar linkages states: The shortest link of a four-bar linkage can fully rotate in relation to its

Four-bar linkages in ASOMmini (2/5): The Double-Crank
In this video series, we will show you the most common variants of the planar four-bar linkage, as well as their characteristics and special features. These variants can be derived from the theorem of Grashof. Grashof’s condition for four-bar linkages states: The shortest link of a four-bar linkage can fully rotate in relation to its

Four-bar linkages in ASOMmini (1/5): The Crank-Rocker
In this video series, we will show you the most common variants of the planar four-bar linkage, as well as their characteristics and special features. These variants can be derived from the theorem of Grashof. Grashof’s condition for four-bar linkages states: The shortest link of a four-bar linkage can fully rotate in relation to its

Approximate straight-line mechanisms in ASOMmini
In the following video, an approximate straight-line mechanism based on Chebyshev is constructed and animated using the kinematics simulation software ASOMmini.

ASOMmini drive functions
Creation of a simple kinematic system and modification of its drive function with the mechanism software ASOMmini.

Two mechanisms in ASOMmini, coupled by a roller follower
In this example a four-bar linkage and a one-bar linkage including their motion sequences are given.

ASOMmini Example Excavator
In this example, an excavator arm is animated as a planar mechanism.

Complex planar multi-bar linkage in ASOMmini
The example shows an arbitrary multi-bar linkage with various rotary joints and sliding joints.

ASOMmini six-bar linkage
Animation of a six-bar linkage with the kinematics software ASOMmini.

ASOMmini four-bar linkage
Creation of a simple planar mechanism using the ASOMmini kinematics software.

Follow-up to the IAA 2019
Info-key has attended the IAA 2019 trade fair as part of the joint NRW booth. As this lies a few weeks behind us now, we would like to share this retrospective with you.

ASOM as a tool for car manufacturers and suppliers: Examples and features
Using three brief examples (car seat, rear hatch and spoiler), we demonstrate how car manufacturers and suppliers can use the kinematics software ASOM v7 to solve typical industry-specific problems.

Bow and arrow with ASOM
Experimental example for bow and arrow, animated and computed in the kinematics software ASOMv7.

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
Basic example of the kinematics of a tailgate lift or lift gate in a medium duty truck.

Kinematics of a furniture hinge
Basic example for a furniture hinge, simulated in ASOMv7. The example shows a hinge system, connecting the door and side wall of a cabinet.