ASOMmini 1.2.2 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest version 1.2.2 of ASOMmini on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOMmini installer and run it.
ASOM v7 3.2.0 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest release version 3.2.0 of ASOM v7 on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOM v7 installer and install the new version (if an older version of ASOM v7 is already installed, the installer will remove it automatically).
ASOM v7 3.1.0 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest release version 3.1.0 of ASOM v7 on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOM v7 installer and install the new version (if an older version of ASOM v7 is already installed, the installer will remove it automatically).
ASOM v7 3.0.2 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest release version 3.0.2 of ASOM v7 on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOM v7 installer and install the new version (if an older version of ASOM v7 is already installed, the installer will remove it automatically).
ASOM v7 3.0.1 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest release version 3.0.1 of ASOM v7 on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOM v7 installer and install the new version (if an older version of ASOM v7 is already installed, the installer will remove it automatically).
ASOMmini Example “Umbrella”
This example video shows how a typical umbrella can be modeled and analyzed kinematically in ASOMmini. The umbrella is opened automatically by a pressure spring, which is installed between the two movable sliders.
ASOMmini 1.2.1 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest version 1.2.1 of ASOMmini on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOMmini installer and run it.
ASOM v7 3.0.0 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest release version 3.0.0 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.
ASOM v7 Example “Umbrella”
In this video the example of a typical umbrella is used to demonstrate how to purposefully create variations of a kinematic system in ASOM in order to find better solutions. For this purpose not only single elements but also groups of elements can be moved together, if necessary also restricted to only the X or
Complex movements in ASOM v7 using the example of a rolling bridge
This video shows how complex sequences of motions can be created and analyzed with the kinematics software ASOM v7 using the example of a rolling bridge.
ASOMmini 1.2 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest version 1.2 of ASOMmini on our Download page. To update your copy of the software, download the ASOMmini installer and run it.
ASOM v7 2.5.851 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest release version 2.5.851 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.
Flap for kitchen cabinet with spring support in ASOMmini
This example shows that the force conditions for a six-bar hinge mechanism on the flap of a kitchen cabinet (see last video) can also be checked quickly and easily with the kinematics software ASOMmini.
Flap for kitchen wall unit with spring support in ASOM v7
This example shows how the force conditions for a six-bar hinge mechanism on the flap of a kitchen wall unit can be checked quickly and easily with the kinematics software ASOM v7.
Rear spoiler design with ASOM v7: six-bar linkage with 3 planes (part 2)
Although our six-bar syntheses strictly speaking only allow the specification of 2 plane conditions (plane = point and angle), it is still possible to design six-bar linkages in ASOM v7 to fulfill 3 (or in principle even more) plane conditions. Instead of using scripts to create only numeric displays in expressions, as shown in our
Rear spoiler design with ASOM v7: six-bar linkage with 3 planes
Although our six-bar syntheses strictly speaking only allow the specification of 2 plane conditions (plane = point and angle), it is still possible to design six-bar linkages in ASOM v7 to fulfill 3 (or in principle even more) plane conditions.
Four-bar system and manual force in ASOMmini
Use the new manual force element in ASOMmini (version 1.1 and higher) to see in real time how the necessary manual force to drive your system with its pre-defined motion profile develops while changes are made.
ASOM v7 2.5.810.1 available
Logged-in users can now find the newest release version 2.5.810.1 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.
ASOM v7 Example “Umbrella”
In this video the example of a typical umbrella is used to demonstrate how to purposefully create variations of a kinematic system in ASOM in order to find better solutions. For this purpose not only single elements but also groups of elements can be moved together, if necessary also restricted to only the X or
Complex movements in ASOM v7 using the example of a rolling bridge
This video shows how complex sequences of motions can be created and analyzed with the kinematics software ASOM v7 using the example of a rolling bridge.
Flap for kitchen wall unit with spring support in ASOM v7
This example shows how the force conditions for a six-bar hinge mechanism on the flap of a kitchen wall unit can be checked quickly and easily with the kinematics software ASOM v7.
Rear spoiler design with ASOM v7: six-bar linkage with 3 planes (part 2)
Although our six-bar syntheses strictly speaking only allow the specification of 2 plane conditions (plane = point and angle), it is still possible to design six-bar linkages in ASOM v7 to fulfill 3 (or in principle even more) plane conditions. Instead of using scripts to create only numeric displays in expressions, as shown in our
Rear spoiler design with ASOM v7: six-bar linkage with 3 planes
Although our six-bar syntheses strictly speaking only allow the specification of 2 plane conditions (plane = point and angle), it is still possible to design six-bar linkages in ASOM v7 to fulfill 3 (or in principle even more) plane conditions.
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.
ASOMmini Example “Umbrella”
This example video shows how a typical umbrella can be modeled and analyzed kinematically in ASOMmini. The umbrella is opened automatically by a pressure spring, which is installed between the two movable sliders.
Flap for kitchen cabinet with spring support in ASOMmini
This example shows that the force conditions for a six-bar hinge mechanism on the flap of a kitchen cabinet (see last video) can also be checked quickly and easily with the kinematics software ASOMmini.
Four-bar system and manual force in ASOMmini
Use the new manual force element in ASOMmini (version 1.1 and higher) to see in real time how the necessary manual force to drive your system with its pre-defined motion profile develops while changes are made.
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.
Tutorial 1: Preliminary Notes
Here you will find useful basic information about the ASOM v7 TUTORIAL series. We illustrate here briefly what ASOM v7 is, what kind of kinematic tasks it can be used for, and how the tutorials are supposed to be worked with.
Tutorial 2: Overview
In this tutorial, a quick and basic overview of the most important features of the kinematics software ASOM v7 is given, using a multi-bar linkage as an example.
Tutorial 3: Simple Kinematics
In this tutorial the kinematics software ASOM v7 is used to create and animate simple plane linkages, like a one-bar, four-bar or slider-crank system, but also a planetary gear and a rack-and-pinion.
Tutorial 4: Simple Coordinate Input
In this tutorial the basic principles of numerical coordinate input in the kinematics software ASOM v7 are demonstrated through the example of a simple slider-crank kinematic.
Tutorial 5: Degrees of Freedom
In this tutorial it is discussed, how the information that the kinematics software ASOM v7 displays about the degrees of freedom of a kinematic system or multi-bar system can be used to create functioning kinematic systems.
Tutorial 6: Motion Control
In this tutorial, we explain how to use the motion control feature in the kinematics software ASOM v7 to obtain desired animations for multi-bar systems.
Tutorial 7: Creating Diagrams
In this tutorial the basics of how to create diagrams and graphs in the kinematics software ASOM v7 are demonstrated.
Tutorial 8: Kinematic Synthesis
In this tutorial some first basics on the use of the interactive synthesis features in the kinematics software ASOM v7 are presented.
Tutorial 9: Forces and Sensors
In this tutorial the basics of how to measure important kinetostatic quantities like e.g. holding forces and bearing loads in the kinematics software ASOMv7 are explained.
Tutorial 10: Scripts and Expressions
In this tutorial the basics of script programming in the console and the expressions window of the kinematics software ASOMv7 are demonstrated.