Size minimization of disc cams with roller-followers under pressure angle constraint

This paper presents a procedure for minimizing the size of roller-follower disc cam mechanisms under the constraint of maximum pressure angle. The pressure angle constraint is realized through establishing the permissible region for the cam centre. The problem of cam-size minimization is reduced to...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part C, Journal of mechanical engineering science Journal of mechanical engineering science, 2008-12, Vol.222 (12), p.2475-2484
Main Authors: Ji, Z, Manna, Y A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cams
Kinematics
Mechanical engineering
Motion control
Optimization
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Summary:This paper presents a procedure for minimizing the size of roller-follower disc cam mechanisms under the constraint of maximum pressure angle. The pressure angle constraint is realized through establishing the permissible region for the cam centre. The problem of cam-size minimization is reduced to locate the cam centre at the intersection of boundary curves of the permissible region. Its implementation is illustrated through examples.
ISSN:0954-4062
2041-2983
DOI:10.1243/09544062JMES1097