Some Aspects of Embodiment Design

Abstract

In the paper, some aspects of embodiment design starting from the principle solution are discussed. The compulsory use of standardized elements (and dimensions) or of integer numbers of elements (or only details of these, ex. teeth) represents a difficulty. Because the actual usual computers permit the use of repetitive complicated calculations, optimal solutions for different size-determining problems of embodiment design can be made. Specific methods for optimized size determination of translation screws and helical gears are presented.