L = Number of lower pairs, which is obtained by counting the number of joints. N = Number of links = n 2 + n 3 +……+n j, where, n 2 = number of binary links, n 3 = number of ternary links…etc. Grubler’s equation: Number of degrees of freedom of a mechanism is given by So an object in free space has six degrees of Freedom.Ī fixed object has zero degree of freedom.ĭegrees of freedom/mobility of a mechanism: It is the number of inputs (number of independent coordinates) required to describe the configuration or position of all the links of the mechanism, with respect to the fixed link at any given instant.
Three translations along x, y and z axes.Ģ. In a kinematic pair, depending on the constraints imposed on the motion, the links may lose some of the six degrees of freedom.ġ. i.e., linear positions along x, y and z axes and rotational/angular positions with respect to x, y and z axes.
A free body in space (fig 1.18) can have six degrees of freedom. In general, if ‘n’ number of links are connected at a joint, it is equivalent to (n-1) binary joints.ĭegrees of freedom (DOF): It is the number of independent coordinates required to describe the position of a body in space. It is considered equivalent to three binary joints since fixing of any one link constitutes three binary joints. Quaternary Joint: If four links are joined at a connection, it is known as a quaternary joint. It is considered equivalent to two binary joints since fixing of any one link constitutes two binary joints with each of the other two links. Ternary Joint: If three links are joined at a connection, it is known as a ternary joint. 1.17 shows a chain with two binary joints named B. If the links are connected in such a way that no motion is possible, it results in a locked chain or structure.īinary Joint: If two links are joined at the same connection it is called a binary joint. Kinematic chain: A kinematic chain is a group of links either joined together or arranged in a manner that permits them to move relative to one another.
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