Load-Based Variable Transmission Mechanism for Robotic Applications

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2512.15448v1
• Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:45:22 GMT
• Title: Load-Based Variable Transmission Mechanism for Robotic Applications
• Abstract summary: This paper presents a Load-Based Variable Transmission (LBVT) mechanism designed to enhance robotic actuation.<n>Unlike existing variable transmission systems that require additional actuators for active control, the proposed LBVT mechanism passively modify the transmission ratio.<n>The effectiveness of the LBVT mechanism is evaluated through simulation-based analyses.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This paper presents a Load-Based Variable Transmission (LBVT) mechanism designed to enhance robotic actuation by dynamically adjusting the transmission ratio in response to external torque demands. Unlike existing variable transmission systems that require additional actuators for active control, the proposed LBVT mechanism leverages a pre-tensioned spring and a four-bar linkage to passively modify the transmission ratio, thereby reducing the complexity of robot joint actuation systems. The effectiveness of the LBVT mechanism is evaluated through simulation-based analyses. The results confirm that the system achieves up to a 40 percent increase in transmission ratio upon reaching a predefined torque threshold, effectively amplifying joint torque when required without additional actuation. Furthermore, the simulations demonstrate a torque amplification effect triggered when the applied force exceeds 18 N, highlighting the system ability to autonomously respond to varying load conditions. This research contributes to the development of lightweight, efficient, and adaptive transmission systems for robotic applications, particularly in legged robots where dynamic torque adaptation is critical.

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