Analysis of Combination Methods and Development of a Software Package for Synthesizing Spatial Six-Link Mechanisms for Mechatronic Devices

Abstract

This article examines the theoretical foundations of the structural synthesis of spatial six-link mechanisms applicable to mechatronic devices for solving technological processes. The results of an analysis of existing methods for combining spatial four-link mechanisms are presented. Conclusions and recommendations for selecting methods for combining spatial four-link mechanisms are presented based on the intended use of mechatronic devices developed using these combination methods. Equations are derived for the synthesis of a spatial six-link mechanism by combining two similar spatial four-link mechanisms. Equations are also derived for the synthesis of a spatial six-link mechanism by "fan-shaped" combination of three spatial four-link mechanisms. Based on the obtained equations for synthesizing a spatial six-link mechanism, software codes were developed for synthesizing a spatial six-link mechanism by combining two similar spatial four-link mechanisms and by "fan-shaped" combining three spatial four-link mechanisms. The potential for using these software codes for the KOMPAS-3D v23 automated design software package is presented. Recommendations for using the software package for designing mechatronic devices based on spatial six-link mechanisms are presented

The work was carried out within the framework of business agreement no. 526 dated 11.04.2025, on the topic "Development of an Automated Design System for Mechatronic Device Drives" and with the support of a grant from the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, educational institutions of higher education, scientific and other organizations are supported in their efforts to develop human resources by encouraging their scientific and scientific‑pedagogical staff to defend doctoral dissertations and carry out research work (agreement no. 15/2025-PD-KAI dated 22.12.2025)

Please cite this article in English as:

Khabibullin F.F. Analysis of combination methods and development of a software package for synthesizing spatial six-link mechanisms for mechatronic devices. Herald of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Series Mechanical Engineering, 2026, no. 3 (158), pp. 120--142 (in Russ.). EDN: JQLHEO

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