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This paper originally presents a systematic general type synthesis principle of minor-mobility parallel manipulators. Based on the properties and geometrical conditions of structure constraint of minor-mobility parallel manipulators, this principle will be a cornerstone in solving the problem of type synthesis of minor-mobility parallel manipulators. Many mechanisms have been synthesized by this principle, which illustrated the validity and universality of this principle.
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Huang, Z., Qinchuan, L. Type synthesis principle of minor-mobility parallel manipulators. Sci. China Ser. E-Technol. Sci. 45, 241–248 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1360/02ye9028
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