Cam-followers provide reliable and controlled motions in various mechanical systems. Due to the highly fluctuating load between the cam and follower in operation, the cam-follower may be subjected to a high risk of co...Cam-followers provide reliable and controlled motions in various mechanical systems. Due to the highly fluctuating load between the cam and follower in operation, the cam-follower may be subjected to a high risk of contact fatigue failure. This paper assesses the fatigue life of a cycloidal displacement cam and a flat-faced follower under the defined loads and constraints. Computer-aided design (CAD) model of the cam-follower is developed in CATIA software and imported to ANSYS software for finite element analysis (FEA) of fatigue life. MATLAB programming is developed for determining the appropriate spring constant and pre-load force to always keep the cam and follower in contact. The fatigue life of the cam-follower has been estimated under the specified operating conditions. The analysis method can be applied to investigate the fatigue life of cams with other profiles, including the modified trapezoidal functions, polynomial functions, etc.展开更多
This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the essential considerations in designing adaptive clothing for women with lower limb prostheses in Saudi Arabia. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research entai...This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the essential considerations in designing adaptive clothing for women with lower limb prostheses in Saudi Arabia. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research entailed semi-structured, in-depth interviews with women utilizing lower limb prostheses and prosthetic specialists. This approach was selected to unearth pivotal design prerequisites and comprehend the specific challenges these women encounter within the realm of clothing. The utilization of selective sampling facilitated the collection of intricate and valuable insights. A Functional, Expressive, and Aesthetic (FEA) User Needs model was utilized to scrutinize participant feedback. Functional requisites encompass ease of dressing and undressing, accessibility to the prosthetic limb, comfort, mobility with the prosthesis, and appropriate fit. Additionally, participants highlighted various expressive needs, including privacy preservation, modesty, camouflaging disability appearances, maintaining alignment with non-disabled women’s fashion, and considerations about the aesthetic aspects of garments.展开更多
基于FEA(Finite Element Analysis)接触非线性,利用ANSYS软件实现了改进的新型自翻车车体非线性静强度分析,突破了国内外因自翻车模型庞大,结构复杂,接触边界条件繁多而带来的有限元非线性分析的困难。分析过程中充分考虑了自翻车体倾...基于FEA(Finite Element Analysis)接触非线性,利用ANSYS软件实现了改进的新型自翻车车体非线性静强度分析,突破了国内外因自翻车模型庞大,结构复杂,接触边界条件繁多而带来的有限元非线性分析的困难。分析过程中充分考虑了自翻车体倾翻机构、八字面挡铁、活动卸货门等关键构件间特有的接触情况,更切实际地模拟了倾翻机构的工作状态,减小了仿真分析的误差。细述了自动倾翻车体结构建模过程中接触部件间的细节处理。通过接触非线性分析计算,得到了关键位置的应力分布情况,车体结构静强度与刚度均满足设计要求。展开更多
文摘Cam-followers provide reliable and controlled motions in various mechanical systems. Due to the highly fluctuating load between the cam and follower in operation, the cam-follower may be subjected to a high risk of contact fatigue failure. This paper assesses the fatigue life of a cycloidal displacement cam and a flat-faced follower under the defined loads and constraints. Computer-aided design (CAD) model of the cam-follower is developed in CATIA software and imported to ANSYS software for finite element analysis (FEA) of fatigue life. MATLAB programming is developed for determining the appropriate spring constant and pre-load force to always keep the cam and follower in contact. The fatigue life of the cam-follower has been estimated under the specified operating conditions. The analysis method can be applied to investigate the fatigue life of cams with other profiles, including the modified trapezoidal functions, polynomial functions, etc.
文摘This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the essential considerations in designing adaptive clothing for women with lower limb prostheses in Saudi Arabia. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research entailed semi-structured, in-depth interviews with women utilizing lower limb prostheses and prosthetic specialists. This approach was selected to unearth pivotal design prerequisites and comprehend the specific challenges these women encounter within the realm of clothing. The utilization of selective sampling facilitated the collection of intricate and valuable insights. A Functional, Expressive, and Aesthetic (FEA) User Needs model was utilized to scrutinize participant feedback. Functional requisites encompass ease of dressing and undressing, accessibility to the prosthetic limb, comfort, mobility with the prosthesis, and appropriate fit. Additionally, participants highlighted various expressive needs, including privacy preservation, modesty, camouflaging disability appearances, maintaining alignment with non-disabled women’s fashion, and considerations about the aesthetic aspects of garments.
文摘基于FEA(Finite Element Analysis)接触非线性,利用ANSYS软件实现了改进的新型自翻车车体非线性静强度分析,突破了国内外因自翻车模型庞大,结构复杂,接触边界条件繁多而带来的有限元非线性分析的困难。分析过程中充分考虑了自翻车体倾翻机构、八字面挡铁、活动卸货门等关键构件间特有的接触情况,更切实际地模拟了倾翻机构的工作状态,减小了仿真分析的误差。细述了自动倾翻车体结构建模过程中接触部件间的细节处理。通过接触非线性分析计算,得到了关键位置的应力分布情况,车体结构静强度与刚度均满足设计要求。
