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Kinematical Capabilities of an Inversion of the Double Linked Fourbar for UAV Morphing Wing Actuation

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This work shows first the way by which an inversion of the double linked fourbar has been obtained in order to use it as actuation mechanism for an UAV morphing wing after a short structural synthesis step. Then, the kinematical capabilities of this mechanism are outlined and graphically derived: instant center of rotation, lock positions and uncertainty positions.

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The authors wish to acknowledge the financial support received from the Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain, grant number DPI2009-07900.

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  1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, ETSI-BILBAO, University of the Basque Country, Leioa, Spain

    J. Aguirrebeitia, R. Avilés, I. Fernandez de Bustos & M. Abasolo

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Aguirrebeitia, J., Avilés, R., de Bustos, I.F., Abasolo, M. (2013). Kinematical Capabilities of an Inversion of the Double Linked Fourbar for UAV Morphing Wing Actuation. In: Viadero, F., Ceccarelli, M. (eds) New Trends in Mechanism and Machine Science. Mechanisms and Machine Science, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-4902-3_1

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