@inproceedings{707447598dae43269a4bad216c48660c,
title = "On the extension of a fourier descriptor based method for four-bar linkage synthesis for generation of open and closed paths",
abstract = "In an earlier work, we have presented an efficient method for synthesizing crank-rocker mechanisms that are capable of generating perceptually simple and smooth low-harmonic closed curves. In this paper, we seek to extend this approach to the synthesis of four-bar linkages for the generation of open curves. Instead of using Fourier transform that requires a function to be defined over the entire period, we combine finite Fourier series in a curve-fitting scheme for the approximation of periodic as well as non-periodic paths. This yields a general method for four-bar path generation that is applicable to both closed and open paths.",
author = "Jun Wu and Ge, \{Q. J.\} and Feng Gao and Guo, \{W. Z.\}",
year = "2010",
doi = "10.1115/DETC2010-29028",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780791844106",
series = "Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference",
number = "PARTS A AND B",
pages = "923--932",
booktitle = "ASME 2010 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2010",
edition = "PARTS A AND B",
note = "ASME 2010 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, IDETC/CIE2010 ; Conference date: 15-08-2010 Through 18-08-2010",
}