Lincages-4(c) enables rapid synthesis and analysis of 4-bar mechanisms. Using x,y, and/or angular parameters entered via mouse or keyboard to define a task, users can manipulate linkage geometry through the entire solution space. Solution maps aid design optimization and allow explicit mechanism type selection. Synthesized mechanisms can be animated (continuous or stop-action), have links analyzed for position, acceleration, velocity and transmission angle (with graphical or tabular data display) and have a driving link with 360 degree rotation added. Rev 4.2 (due September 1994) extends capabilities to mechanisms with a sliding joint, and provides enhanced real-time performance.
Arthur Erdman
President Minnesota Technology Transfer (MINNTT) 1957 3rd Street SW New Brighton, MN 55112 USA 612-625-8580 fax:612-625-8884 agerdman@maroon.tc.umn.edu