• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2006.05a
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• pp.67-68
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• 2006

In this paper, a new revolute cooperating robot arms with 12 d.o.f was developed for autonomous moving robots. The robot ann was designed to have the load capacity of 10 Kg. For this, a new joint actuator based on the fourbar link mechanism was employed. As a control system for the robot arm, a distributed control system was developed composed of the main controller and five motor controller for the ann joints. The main controller and the motor controller were developed using the ARM microprocessor and the TMS320c2407 processor, respectively. To validate the performance of the robot system, an experiment to support 10 Kg payload was performed.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Technology Engineers
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.576-584
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• 2009

Up to now, it has been said that no satisfactory computer solution has been found for synthesizing four-bar linkage based on the prescribed coupler link curve. In our study, an algorithm has been developed to improve the design synthesis of four bar linkage based on the 5 precision points method. The suggested algorithm generates the desired coupler curve by using NURBS, and then the generated curve approximates as closely as possible to the desired curve representing coupler link trajectory. Also, when comparing each generated curve by constructing the control polygon, rapid comparison is easily achieved by applying convex hull of the control polygon. Finally, an optimization process using ADS is incorporated into the algorithm based on the 5 precision point method to reduce the total optimization process time. As for examples, two four bar linkages were tested and the result well demonstrated the effectiveness of the algorithm.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Agricultural Machinery Conference
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• 2002.02a
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• pp.60-66
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• 2002

본 연구는 진동형 구기자 수확기를 개발함에 있어서 탈과된 열매를 손상없이 집과하여 수확작업의 노동력 및 경제적 비용을 줄이고, 농산물 수확의 기계화를 활성화 시키는데 그 목적을 두었다. 생물학적, 재배학적, 그리고 환경적 요인들을 고려하여 탈과열매의 효과적인 집과를 위한 집과장치를 설계·개발하고, 성능시험을 실시하여 집과장치의 집과효율을 분석 하였으며, 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 수확시작기의 주행시에는 집과안내장치가 구기자 나무 밑부분과 부딪침이 없고, 탈과작업시에는 구기자 나무 밑의 공간까지 집과기능을 갖도록, 4절 링크 시스템을 이용하여 집과 안내장치를 개폐식으로 설계제작하였다. 2. 개폐식으로 제작된 집과장치를 진동형 구기자 수확기 시작기에 장착하여 성능시험을 한 결과, 숙과의 수집율은 88∼96%로 나타났다. 3. 미수집율인 4∼12%는 개폐식 집과장치의 기능저하로 인하여 발생한 것이 아니고, 기계전후 방향의 열매의 튐 현상에 의한 것이었으며, 이 손실은 비산방지막 커튼의 설치로 보완되리라 사료되었다.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.25 no.10
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• pp.92-98
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• 2008

This paper is concerned with the designing and making power standing wheelchair. This wheelchair is studied based on the mechanical and electrical engineering concepts and theories. The mechanical theories are composed of statics and dynamics knowledges that are related with moving and standing position. Basically the static and dynamic stability is the most important element in designing and making the real size model. The linear actuator is used in the standing mechanism and the joystick controlled by hand is attached on the arm rest. The real size model is made and also investigated through the design specifications by test drive. Finally, this paper proves the possibility of commerical production of power standing wheelchair.

• Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.307-314
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• 2016

Recently, demands on the tapping machine are increased due to the case of a cell phone is changed to metal such as aluminum. The automatic tool changer (ATC) is one of the most important devices for the tapping machine related to the speed and energy consumption of the machine. To reduce the consumed energy and vibration, the dynamic modeling is essential for the ATC. In this paper, inverse dynamic modeling of a novel ATC mechanism is introduced. The proposed ATC mechanism is composed of a double four-bar mechanism with a circular tablet to generate continuous rotation of the tablet. The dynamic modeling is performed based on the Lagrange equation with a modeling for the contact between the four-bar and the tablet. Simulation results for various working conditions are proposed and analyzed for the prototype design. The dynamic modeling can be applied to determine the proper actuator and to reduce the vibration and consumed energy for the ATC machine.

• The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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• v.14 no.4
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• pp.245-250
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• 2019

Milli-scale crawling robots have been widely studied due to their maneuverability in confined spaces. For successful crawling, the crawling robots basically required to fulfill alternating gait with elliptical foot trajectory. The alternating gait with elliptical foot trajectory normally generates both forward and upward motion. The upward motion makes the aerial phase and during the aerial phase, the forward motion enables the crawling robots to proceed. This simultaneous forward and upward motion finally results in fast crawling speed. In this paper, we propose a novel alternating mechanism to make a crab-inspired eight-legged crawling robot. The key design strategy is an alternating mechanism based on double four-bar linkages. Crab-like robots normally employs gear-chain drive to make the opposite phase between neighboring legs. To use the gear-chain drive to this milli-scale robot system, however, is not easy because of heavy weight and mechanism complexity. To solve the issue, the double-four bar linkages has been invented to generate the oaring motion for transmitting the equal motion in the opposite phase. Thanks to the proposed mechanism, the robot crawls just like the real crab with the crawling speed of 0.57 m/s.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.4-13
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• 1986

뿌리작물(作物)을 수확(收穫)하기 위(爲)하여 진동(振動)을 이용(利用)한 4절(節)링크로 구성(構成)되는 시작기(試作機)를 설계(設計), 제작(製作) 및 실험을 수행(遂行)하였다. 수확기(收穫機)의 작동중(作動中) 발생(發生)하는 불균형력(不均衡力)을 상쇄(相殺)시키기 위(爲)한 힘의 평형장치(平衡裝置)를 설계(設計)하기 위(爲)하여 각(各) 요소(要素)의 가속도(加速度) 및 동력학적(動力學的)인 힘을 분석(分析)하였고, 진동기구(振動機構)에 의(依)하여 발생(發生)되는 이론적(理論的)인 토크와 측정(測定)된 토크를 비교분석(比較分析)하였다. 설계(設計)된 힘의 평형장치(平衡裝置)는 불균형력(不均衡力)의 대부분(大部分)을 상쇄(相殺)시켜주고, 이론적(理論的)인 토크는 실측(實測)토크의 변화경향(變化傾向)과 잘 일치(一致)하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.21-26
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• 2020

A descending lifeline is the only self-escape fire apparatus for fire in high-rise buildings and is installed in most buildings according to fire-fighting law. However, it is difficult to properly use and quickly evacuate during an emergency due to its complex installation methods and procedures, even if users are pre-educated. In this paper, a new one-touch descending lifeline, which simplifies usage procedures and can be used regardless of whether users are educated, is proposed to solve the drawbacks of the conventional descending lifeline. All separate parts that require additional installation are initially assembled in a box, and the concept of a double square linkage is proposed to enable escape in a single motion of pushing the handle attached to the box. Three steps of kinematic design are explored to determine an appropriate configuration of double square linkage, and its dimensions are determined using Matlab and NX CAD software. The proposed all-in-one descending lifeline also follows the enforcement decree of the Fire Control Act, and its feasibility is verified through fabrication.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.19-26
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• 2003

An oscillating digger mechanism was designed, constructed. and tested. The mechanism is consisted of a six-bar linkage, one four-bar linkage was fer the digger blade and the other one fur variable soil-crop separation. Experimental variables were amplitude(3, 6, 9 mm). frequency(11.2, 14.9. 17.0 Hz), and forward speed of tractor(0.91, 1.13, 1.56 km/h). Each combination of these variables was replicated three times to measure the draft and torque for power requirement evaluation. and the broken-up soil height on the soil separation sieve mechanism. Four parameters λ(the ratio of vibration speed to forward velocity), p(the ratio of vibration acceleration to forward velocity), K(the ratio of vibration acceleration to gravitational acceleration), and T(the product of λ and K) were induced from three experimental variables: amplitude, frequency, and tractor speed. And the power requirement and soil separation ability were analyzed by regression. Though λ and K were known to be the representative parameters. T was the most moderate one to explain draft. torque. and soil separation in this study. It was estimated that the T equal to or greater than 2.4 was the minimum recommended value. Figure 18 would be useful fir the selection of amplitude. frequency, or operating tractor speed once any two variables are known.

• The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.159-168
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• 2024

Lower limb amputees are increasing due to various reasons. It is difficult for lower limb amputees to walk without an assistive device such as a prosthetic leg. In this paper, an electronically controlled knee-type prosthetic leg with a 4-bar linkage structure for lower limb amputees was developed. The knee-type prosthetic leg has a 4-bar linkage structure and assists walking by using an integrated drive module. The torque is 90 Nm, the rotation speed is up to 120 deg, and it weight 1.9 kg, so it is lighter than a commercial prosthetic leg, so it can be used for a long time because there is less fatigue when walking. An integrated control board was developed by applying various sensors and microprocessor. The motor drive and encoder are built into the integrated drive module. The integrated control board and integrated drive module communicate using CAN. When a lower limb amputee wears a knee-type prosthetic leg and walks, it shows a shape similar to the swing phase graph of a normal people, and it is possible to walk naturally while walking.