Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-16-799-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-16-799-2025
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14 Nov 2025
Research article |  | 14 Nov 2025

Dimensional synthesis of a spatial revolute–revolute–spherical–cylindrical (RRSC) mechanism for motion generation

Wenrui Liu, Songlin Zhang, Yi Zhao, Tao Qin, and Bo Li

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Spatial linkage mechanisms offer structural simplicity, high load capacity, and complex motion capabilities, with applications in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and aerospace. However, research on spatial linkage dimensional synthesis is severely lacking, hindering their development. To address this, we propose a universal synthesis method for spatial revolute–revolute–spherical–cylindrical mechanisms adaptable to arbitrary design requirements, effectively bridging this gap.
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