ASOMmini 1.1 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest version 1.1 of ASOMmini on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOMmini installer and run it.
ASOM v7 2.5.810 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest release version 2.5.810 of ASOM v7 on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOM v7 installer, uninstall the old version and install the new version.
Four-bar linkages in ASOMmini (5/5): Isosceles Linkages
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 (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.
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.
ASOM v7 2.5.709 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest release version 2.5.709 of ASOM v7 on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOM v7 installer, uninstall the old version and install the new version.
Bow and arrow with ASOM
Experimental example for bow and arrow, animated and computed in the kinematics software ASOMv7.
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.
Multi-bar system for a foot pedal in a car
Basic example of a multi-bar system for a pedal or foot pedal.
Kinematics of a pop-up roof of a mobile home
In the following you will see an example of the kinematics for a pop-up roof, generated with the kinematics design software ASOMv7, which is often found in the caravan industry for camping vans and caravans.
Table kinematics, linkage for lifting a table top
Basic kinematics example of a folding dining 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 or an examination couch
This example illustrates a part of the kinematics of a hospital bed with two different actuators or spindle drives, one for the height adjustment of the entire bed and one for lifting of the foot area.
Kinematics example: friction cone and self-locking
Basic kinematics example for self-locking under force-dependent friction. Friction occurs between a vertical guideway and a fork with a mass in the center of gravity and two contact points on the guideway. This friction is described in each case by a coefficient of friction or a friction value in the two sliding bearings, which, for
Mechanism idea for an aircraft stowage compartment
Basic kinematics example for a hinge system.
Basic kinematics example for an idealized block and tackle
Here, a block and tackle is combined with a linear guide. The ratios between stroke and path length and the required forces are computed in compressed time.
Kinematic and kinetostatic analysis of a table being pushed
This example created with the kinematics software ASOMv7 shows how the normal forces in the two table legs change or adapt when a horizontal force is applied to move the table.
Rear Spoiler Kinematics with Joint Friction
Basic example for the kinematics of a rear spoiler with masses, forces and bearing friction.
Forces on a sloping plane with force-dependent friction
Idealized kinematics example with a block that rests on a plane and can be moved with a corresponding actuating force.
Aircraft Landing Gear with Bearing Friction (Joint Friction)
This is a basic kinematics example for deploying and retracting an aircraft landing gear with force-dependent bearing friction (joint friction) in the kinematics software ASOMv7.
Four-bar linkages in ASOMmini (5/5): Isosceles Linkages
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 (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