An approach for the global search for top-quality six-bar dwell linkages

A complete approach for the search of top-quality six-bar linkages based on four-bar generating coupler curves with circular regions has been developed. The includes a robust algorithm to high-accuracy in and fitness function able evaluate quality resulting linkage. is used explore design space order optimal dwell identify types that provide best dwells according established criteria. Then, global optimum searched by means an evolutionary algorithm. results demonstrate efficiency versatility approach, can be customized specific applications, existence high number long output dwells. highly probable identified.