Kinematic Pairs & Chains: What are They?

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Kinematic pairs consist of two elements that allow relative motion between them, while kinematic chains are formed by connecting multiple kinematic pairs. The key distinction is that kinematic pairs involve two components, whereas kinematic chains involve three or more. Both concepts involve constraints on relative motion, which is essential for understanding mechanical systems. For further details, resources like Wikipedia provide comprehensive definitions and explanations. Understanding these terms is crucial for studying mechanics and robotics.

Aug 9, 2009

monty37

can someone tell me the exact definition of kinematic pairs?and kinematic chain?
which is the one where relative motion is constrained?

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Aug 9, 2009

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Hi monty37!

A pair is 2, and a chain is more than 2 …

see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinematic_pair and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinematic_chain …

but they're all constrained.

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