Ps 7
Ps 7
Ps 7
Problem 1
A two degree-of-freedom robot arm with one prismatic joint is shown below. The
direction of the prismatic joint is perpendicular to the centerline of the first link. As shown in the
figure, joint angle and distance z between the tip of the first link and the mass centroid of the
second link are used as generalized coordinates. The first actuator fixed to the base link produces
torque about the first joint, while the second actuator located at the tip of the first link generates
linear force f acting on the second link. Using the parameters shown in the figure, answer the
following questions.
Joint 2
Prismatic joint
l1
Vc1
l c1
z
I 2 , m2
f
I1 , m1
Link 1
Link 2
Vc2
,
O
Joint 1
Revolute joint
Problem 2
Figure 2 shows the schematic of a three degree-of-freedom rehabilitation bed/chair
system. The seat is tilted with Actuator 1 fixed to the base frame. The back leaf and the footrest
are driven together by Actuator 2 fixed to the seat. Note that the motor shaft of Actuator 2 is
connected to a belt-pulley mechanism to move the footrest together with the back leaf. The
headrest is moved with Actuator 3 fixed to the seat through another belt-pulley mechanism as
shown in the figure. Figure 3 shows the kinematic structure and joint variables along with
geometric and mass parameters of the individual links. Note that joint angles 2 and 3 are
measured from the seat, while angle 1 is from the base frame.
Head Rest
Actuator 3
Belt
Actuator 1
Back Leaf
Seat
Actuator 2
Belt
Foot Rest
Base Frame
lc2 C2
l1
l0
O0
lc1
C1
O1
Link 0
lc0
C0
m 0, I 0
O3
Endpoint E
C3
3
m 3, I 3
m 2, I 2
Link 2
O2
x
m 1, I 1
Link 1
(1)