A Review on Mechanisms with Variable Topology (Revisiting the Variable Topology Mechanism)

Abstract

Abstract Simple mechanisms are used for various machines to obtainthe desired motions. If the link numbers and degrees of freedomgo on increasing, then the synthesis is also becoming more and more complex. The synthesized mechanisms have some limitations in satisfying the required motions. For these purpose mechanisms having multi-degrees of freedom, adjustable mechanisms and mechanisms with variable topology need to be focused on. Thispaper is mainly focused onthe review of available literature on variable topology mechanisms in general and solution rectification of mechanisms in particular.