Mechanism and Machine Theory Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 1-3, 1984 0094-114X/84 $3.00+ .00 Printed in Great Britain. Pergamon Press Ltd.

EDITOR'S NOTE We are pleased 1;o include in this edition of Mechanism and Machine Theory a select

group of papers presented at the Seventh OSU Applied Mechanisms Conference held in Kansas City, Missouri in December 1981. This issue also contains a report listing the titles and author's names for all papers presented at the Conference. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Prof. A. H. Soni and the Oklahoma State University for their cooperation and help in making this issue possible.

T. E. SHOUP Editor-in -Chief

A BRIEF REPORT ON THE SEVENTH OSU APPLIED MECHANISMS CONFERENCE

The Seventh OSU Applied Mechanisms Conference was organized by the Oklahoma State University from 7-9 December 1981 in Kansas City, Missouri. The program consisted of 66 technical papers and three informal panel sessions discussing opportunities of technology transfer in mechanism design, computer aided design, and finite elements in mechanism design. The high-light of the event was the presentation of the South Pointing Chariot Rotating Trophy Award to Prof. H. Mabie of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Mr. George Wood of Foster Miller Associates. The conference also included papers by students. The following is a list of the papers presented at the conference.

1. Kenneth J. Waldron, Geometrically Based Manipulator Rate Control Algorithms. 2. K. C. Gupta, A Note on Position Analysis of Manipulators. 3. Y. C. Tsai and A. H. Soni, The Effect of Link-Parameter on the Working Space of

General 3R Robot Arms. 4. R. J. Knorr and M. Savage, Digital Position Indexing Dynamics. 5. S. B. Yang and F. Y. Chen, Sensitivity Analysis of Cam and Follower Systems

Containing a Backlash. 6. D. Smith, Comparison of Numerical Integrated Algorithm for Modeling Machine

Systems. 7. S. M. Song, V. Vehnout, K. J. Waldron and G. L. Kinzel, Computer Aided Design of

a Leg of an Energy Efficient Walking Machine. 8. S. M. Song and K. J. Waldron, Theoretical and Numerical Improvements to an

Interactive Linkage Design Program--Recsyn. 9. Joseph A. Watkins and Thomas A. Jenssen, Servo-Motor Actuated Mechanisms.

10. H. E. Tucker, R. D. Day, J. A. Hanlon, R. O. Hedges and B. Kortegaard, Helios Movabale Hartmann Ball.

11. D. Zuccaro, J. Bengisu and B. S. Thomson, An Experimental Investigation of a Four-Bar Mechanism with Links Fabricated from a Graphic-Epoxy Composite Mate- rial.

12. A. Midha, Creativity in the Class Room--A Collection of Case Studies in Mechanisms Design Methods.

13. V. Srinivasan and V. Ramamurti, On the Design of Webs of Spur Gear Wheels. 14. H. H. Mabie and E. A. Marx, Determination of Backlash for Coarse-Pitch Spur Gears. 15. Robert D. Day, David D. Pierce, Richard E. Lujan and Michael D. McKay, Antares

Alignment Gimbal Positioner Linear Bearing Tests.

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16. Dennis J. Warwick, Bursting Mechanism jot Paper Forms. 17. George Schade, Proportioning the Slider-Crank Function Generator Mechanism Jor

Adjustability. 18. Jack T. Kimbrell, Graphical Synthesis oj'a 4-Bar Mechanism. 19. Clark R. Barker, Analysis and Synthesis of a Corner Turning Mechanism for a Round

the Corner Drill. 20. S. N. Dwivedi, Application of Whitworth Quick Return Mechanism for High Velocity

Impacting Press. 21. David D. Ardayfio, Design of Kinematic Mechanisms Us&g Cad Technology. 22. W. L. Carson and O. B. Oladiran, An Interact&e Computer Program for Force System

Structural and Dimensional Synthesis. 23. Brad Sauer, Bob Williams and A. G. Erdman, Integration of Computer Graphics and

Spatial Mechanisms. 24. John Tachney, Greg Vetter and A. G. Erdman, Computer Aided Design of Awning

Window Deployment Mechanisms. 25. B. Devanatham, A. H. Soni and M. N. Siddhanty, Synthesis of an RSSR Space

Mechanism for Constant Velocity Output. 26. G. N. Sandor, D. Kohli, Charles Reinholtz and Ashitava Ghosal, Closed Form

Analytic Synthesis of Five-Link Spatial Mot&n Generator. 27. D. R. Falconer and C. Bagci, Optimum Synthesis of the RSSR and RSSP Function

Generators with Most Favorable Transmission Characteristics. 28. T. E. Shoup, The Design of an Adjustable Three Dimensional Slider-Crank Mechanism. 29. C. Bagci, Geometric Methods for the Synthesis of Spherical Mechanisms for Function,

Path, and Rigid-Body Positions Generations Using Conformal Projection. 30. A. G. Patwardham, A. H. Soni, Andy Sullivan and R. Gudavali, Axode Analysis of

Lumbar Spine Motion Segments. 31. G. Naganatham and S. H. Soni, Design of a Spherical Double-Rocker Mechanism. 32. G. N. Sandor, Dilip Kohli and M. Hernandez, Jr., Kinematic Analysis of Three-Link

Spatial Mechanisms Containing Sphere-Plane and Sphere-Groove Pairs. 33. A. Midha, Synthesis of Mechanisms via Loop Closure and Non-Linear Equations

Solution. 34. M. A. Krump, J. P. Sadler and D. V. Mathesen, The Application of an Inverted Belt

Drive to a Powered Elbow Prothesis. 35. K. H. Means and In-Meei Neou, Elasto Dynamic Responses of a Non-Uniform Elastic

Coupler of a Slider Crank Mechanism. 36. David G. Ullman, The Variable Inertia Flywheel Electric Hybrid Drive System. 37. Gary Showlater, Ray Giese and A. G. Erdman, Synthesis of Sky-Light Mechanisms. 38. Cengiz Oren and Roger E. Kaufman, Three Position Precessing Mechanisms Synthesis. 39. P. Jensen, Synthesis of Four-Bar Linkages with a Coupler-Po&t Passing Through 12

Points. 40. K. L. Ting and A. H. Soni, Application of Coupler-Line Envelopes in Design oJ"

Six-Link Dwell Mechanisms. 41. Hong Sen Yan, Size of Symmetrical Single Cusps of Four-Bar Linkages. 42. Yesh P. Singh and D. Kohli, Synthesis of Planar Cam-Link Mechanisms for Exact

Motion Generation. 43. M. N. Siddhanty, Path Generator by Double Cam. 44. P. R. Pamidi and R. L. Brugh, Availability and Capabilities of Cosmic-Nastran

Program. 45. G. M. Rieseu and C. Bagci, Optimum Synthesis of Function Generators Involving

Derivative Constraints. 46. C. Bagci, Turned Velocity Superposition Technique for the Velocity Analysis of

Multi-input Mechanisms Having Kinematic Indeterminacies. 47. Gary L. Kinzel and Chao Hong Chang, The Analysis of Planar Linkages Using a

Modular Approach. 48. George Southerland, Elastic Member Mechanism Dynamics. 49. Steven Rice, Plato Based Cai in Kinematic Analys&, Part I.

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50. Dr. Riley, A. Erdman and Tom Chase, Plato Based Package for Cai in Kinematic Synthesis, Part II.

51. Tom Chase and A. G. Erdman, Synthesis of Six-Bar Linkages Using an Intractive Package, Part L

52. Lee Hunt, A. G. Erdman and D. Riley, Micro-Linkages-Microcomputers Synthesis and Analysis of Planar Linkages Part II.

53. A. H. Soni, A. G. Patwardham, M. Mayia, G. Grana and J. Andy Sullivan, Instrumentation of Measuring In-Vitro Motion on Intervertebral Joints.

54. V. Srinivasan, A. H. Soni, R. Gudavalli, J. A. Sullivan, J. Chitwood and G. Brusewitz, Role of Kinematics in the Biomechanics of Spine.

55. A. H. Soni and G. Grana, Kinematics of Knee Instability. 56. A. H. Soni, G. Grana and Don Streit, Knee-Ligament-Axial Strains as a Function of

Torsional Load.

STUDENT PAPERS

57. Roy Kevin Carroll, Analytical Method for Determining Profile Coordinates of Cam with Roller Follower for Computer Aided Manufacturing.

58. Ahmad A. K. Smaili, Elastic Analysis of Radial Drumbrakes and Actuated Contact Pressure Distribution Using Polar Finite Stress Elements.

59. Dan Schmitt and J. Wilson, Mechanism Design on a Micro-Computer. 60. Carl BiUian, A Programmable Limb Testing Machine. 61. Jamal A. Abounassif, Automated Dynamic Force & Stress Analysis of Planar Mech-

anisms Using Finite Line Element Technique. 62. Raymond Giese, Implementation of the Order Option on the Lincages Package. 63. Jim Curtis, Synthesis of Van Door Mechanisms. 64. Mike Richardson, Enhancement of the Lincages Package. 65. Dave Thum, Radial Cam Design for a Flat Face Follower, an Algorithm for Tektronix

4050 Series Terminal. 66. Marc J. Richard, Graphical Construction for Bali's Point.