On a hybrid particle swarm optimizationmethod and its application inmechanism design
Published online on February 09, 2014
Abstract
In this article, we propose a hybrid particle swarm optimization method and obtain the optimal solutions of the synthesis of mechanism. We study the mathematics on the four-bar linkage and its objective function on the optimization process and conduct the numerical experiment for four cases of movement of mechanical linkage bars (coupler curves). The result of synthesis of mechanism is not only shown to be in better accuracy but also properly matches the designated mechanical coupler bar curve.