Optimum Design of a Spring-Loaded Linkage Mechanism in the Presence of Friction for Static Balancing

Authors

  • Onur Denizhan Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Lehigh University, Packard Laboratory, 19 Memorial Drive West Lehigh University.
  • Meng Sang Chew Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Lehigh University, Packard Laboratory, 19 Memorial Drive West Lehigh University.

Keywords:

Static balancing, Friction, Spring-loaded mechanism, Optimum design

Abstract

The influence of friction in a spring-assisted automotive hood mechanism in the presence of joint friction, is investigated. The objective is to optimally introduce joint friction to keep the hood opened in static equilibrium over a wide range of positions. Several criteria have been investigated to optimally determine the spring parameters, their attachment points as well as the friction at the joints, while minimizing the opening and closing force of the hood.

How to cite this article: Denizhan O, Chew M. Optimum Design of a Spring-Loaded Linkage Mechanism in the Presence of Friction for Static Balancing. J Engr Desg Anal 2019; 2(1): 5-11.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2582.5607.201901

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Published

2019-04-22

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2019): Journal of Engineering Design and Analysis

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