Design of a rigid mechanism for a knee joint with continuously variable reduction ratio

Ning Sun, Weimin Zhang*, Zhangguo Yu, Xuechao Chen, Lianqiang Han, Huaxin Liu, Hongbai Chen, Aiguo Ming, Qiang Huang

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Abstract

The knee joint with adequate torque is necessary in order to achieve natural, fast and versatile motions. However, the margin of torque for a knee joint occurs because of a reducer with constant reduction ratio. Therefore, a new rigid mechanism for a knee joint with continuously variable reduction ratio is proposed in this paper. Firstly, the requirements of a new mechanism should be met to reduce the margin of torque. And the requirements were got based on motion simulation of BHR-5. Then, the new mechanism is developed and the parameters of link length and the angle between links for the new mechanism is determined. Finally, the motion simulation of BHR-5 based on the new mechanism is conducted to verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the new rigid mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 2nd International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics, ICARM 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages251-256
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538632604
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2017
Event2nd International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics, ICARM 2017 - Hefei and Tai'an, China
Duration: 27 Aug 201731 Aug 2017

Publication series

Name2017 2nd International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics, ICARM 2017
Volume2018-January

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics, ICARM 2017
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHefei and Tai'an
Period27/08/1731/08/17

Keywords

  • Continuously variable reduction ratio
  • Knee joint
  • Motion simulation
  • New rigid mechanism

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