114 The Bennett linkage
assembly could have a layout of Figure 5.27(a) or Figure 5.27(b). The
selection is primarily governed by the package length if original Bennett
linkages are used. Figure 5.27(c) is the model constructed using the layout
of Figure 5.27(b).
Another issue associated with the assembly formed from the original
Bennett linkage is the joint size which we have not considered until now.
In the models displayed in Figures 5.6 and 5.8, all of the rods are placed
along the links given in the layout and the revolute joint consists of a pin
Figure 5.25 Folding simulation of a model forming the top part of a hexagonal prism.
Figure 5.26 Folding simulation of a model forming a square prism.
assembly could have a layout of Figure 5.27(a) or Figure 5.27(b). The
selection is primarily governed by the package length if original Bennett
linkages are used. Figure 5.27(c) is the model constructed using the layout
of Figure 5.27(b).
Another issue associated with the assembly formed from the original
Bennett linkage is the joint size which we have not considered until now.
In the models displayed in Figures 5.6 and 5.8, all of the rods are placed
along the links given in the layout and the revolute joint consists of a pin
Figure 5.25 Folding simulation of a model forming the top part of a hexagonal prism.
Figure 5.26 Folding simulation of a model forming a square prism.