Table 2 Parameter variation of the end-effector during steel arch splicing process.

From: Motion/force transmission performance analysis and optimal design of closed-chain end-effector for steel arch splicing robot

Time (s)

\({l_{OA}} ({\textrm{mm}})\)

\({l_{OC}} ({\textrm{mm}})\)

\(\delta\)

State

\(0-10\)

283

542

\(\pi /2\)

End-effector opening

\(10-30\)

283

542

\(\pi /2\)

Steel arch entry

\(30-50\)

474

537

\(\pi /4\)

End-effector closing

\(50-90\)

474

537

\(\pi /4\)

Steel arch docking