Keywords
Gearing, Planetary, Hypocyclic roller mechanism, Spring-constrained linkage, Fortran IV simulation code, Parametric design study, Kinematic modeling
Abstract
Hypocyclic mechanisms are the basic building blocks in the design of many widely used mechanical systems such as gear differentials, computing devices and other useful instruments. This paper presents a unique variation to the conventional hypocyclic system configuration in that the rotating elements are spring constrained instead of rigid arm constrained. A mathematical model was develop to simulate the operational characteristics of the mechanism. The model was coded in Fortran IV computer language and a simulation survey was conducted for a set of geometrical and system constraints. The results of this survey indicate that the mathematical model could be a useful tool in the parametric study and possible design and application of a spring constrained hypocyclic roller mechanism.
Graduation Date
1975
Advisor
Wall, Donald B.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Engineering
Format
Pages
58 pages
Language
English
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None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0004773
Subjects
Gearing; Planetary; Mechanical movements--Computer simulation; Kinematics--Computer simulation; Machinery, Kinematics of--Mathematical models; Springs (Mechanism)--Design and construction; Mechanics--Computer simulation
STARS Citation
Bomstad, Wayne R., "Simulation of a Spring Constrained Hypocyclic Roller Mechanism" (1975). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 139.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/139
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University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
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