Modeling of Flexible-Link Manipulators with Prismatic Joints

Theodore, Rex J and Ghosal, Ashitava (1997) Modeling of Flexible-Link Manipulators with Prismatic Joints. In: IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part B, 27 (2). 296 -305.

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Abstract

The axially translating flexible link in flexible manipulators with a prismatic joint can be modeled using the Euler-Bernoulli beam equation together with the convective terms. In general, the method of separation of variables cannot be applied to solve this partial differential equation. In this paper, we present a nondimensional form of the Euler-Bernoulli beam equation using the concept of group velocity and present conditions under which separation of variables and assumed modes method can be used. The use of clamped-mass boundary conditions lead to a time-dependent frequency equation for the translating flexible beam. We present a novel method to solve this time-dependent frequency equation by using a differential form of the frequency equation. We then present a systematic modeling procedure for spatial multi-link flexible manipulators having both revolute and prismatic joints. The assumed mode/Lagrangian formulation of dynamics is employed to derive closed form equations of motion. We show, using a model-based control law, that the closed-loop dynamic response of modal variables become unstable during retraction of a flexible link, compared to the stable dynamic response during extension of the link. Numerical simulation results are presented for a flexible spatial RRP configuration robot arm. We show that the numerical results compare favorably with those obtained by using a finite element-based model.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part B
Publisher:	IEEE
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Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Mechanical Engineering
Date Deposited:	25 Aug 2008
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 04:25
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/6273

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