Abstract
This paper deals with the rotational stability of a rigid body under constant contact forces. For this system, the stiffness tensor is derived, and its basic properties are analyzed. For the gravity-induced stiffness, one condition for stability, formulated in terms of geometric and gravity centers, is obtained. The internal forces are introduced with the use of a virtual linkage model. Within this representation, two conditions for stability under internal force loading are formulated in an analytical form. The conditions obtained are applied to the synthesis of a three-fingered grasp.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 413-422 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Control Engineering Practice |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Computer Science Applications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Applied Mathematics