Optimal synthesis of mechanisms with genetic algorithms

This paper deals with solution methods of optimal synthesis of planar mechanisms. A searching procedure is defined which applies genetic algorithms based on evolutionary techniques and the type of goal function. Problems of synthesis of four-bar planar mechanisms are used to test the method, showing...

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Published in:Mechanism and machine theory 2002-10, Vol.37 (10), p.1165-1177
Main Authors: Cabrera, J.A., Simon, A., Prado, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Drives
Evolutionary techniques
Exact sciences and technology
Genetic algorithms
Linkage mechanisms, cams
Mechanical engineering. Machine design
Optimization
Synthesis of mechanisms
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Summary:This paper deals with solution methods of optimal synthesis of planar mechanisms. A searching procedure is defined which applies genetic algorithms based on evolutionary techniques and the type of goal function. Problems of synthesis of four-bar planar mechanisms are used to test the method, showing that solutions are accurate and valid for all cases. The possibility of extending the method to other mechanism type is outlined. The main advantages of the method are its simplicity of implementation and its fast convergence to optimal solution, with no need of deep knowledge of the searching space.
ISSN:0094-114X
1873-3999
DOI:10.1016/S0094-114X(02)00051-4