A theory of degrees of freedom for mechanisms

JS Zhao, K Zhou, ZJ Feng - Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2004 - Elsevier
In this paper, we put forward a stricter and more complete theory of degrees of freedom (DOF)
for mechanisms, especially for the complex spatial mechanisms, which may not be solved …

Design of an Ackermann-type steering mechanism

JS Zhao, X Liu, ZJ Feng, JS Dai - Proceedings of the …, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
This article focuses on the synthesis of a steering mechanism that exactly meets the requirements
of Ackermann steering geometry. It starts from reviewing of the four-bar linkage, then …

The mechanism theory and application of deployable structures based on SLE

JS Zhao, F Chu, ZJ Feng - Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2009 - Elsevier
This paper aims at investigating the mechanism theory and application of deployable structures
based on scissor-like element (SLE). The deployable structure has a wide application …

Kirigami Cube‐Inspired Triboelectric Vector Sensor for Human–Machine Interaction

H Sun, X Li, Z Zhao, X Liu, X Sun, Z Li… - Advanced Functional …, 2026 - Wiley Online Library
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, sensors play a vital role as a crucial
medium for human–machine interaction (HMI). However, due to the point‐to‐point connections …

Discharge domains regulation and dynamic processes of direct-current triboelectric nanogenerator

J Zhang, Y Gao, D Liu, JS Zhao, J Wang - Nature Communications, 2023 - nature.com
Direct-current triboelectric nanogenerators arising from electrostatic breakdown can eliminate
the bottleneck problem of air breakdown in conventional triboelectric nanogenerators, …

Structure synthesis and statics analysis of a foldable stair

JS Zhao, JY Wang, F Chu, ZJ Feng, JS Dai - Mechanism and Machine …, 2011 - Elsevier
This paper proposes a foldable stair that can be deployed for use and folded for conservation
and investigates the geometry and statics of the structure. It not only has the moving …

An ultra-high voltage (> 10 kV) direct-current triboelectric nanogenerator realized by structural and material optimizations

…, P Yang, S Li, Z Zhao, Z Guo, Y Gao, L He, JS Zhao… - Nano Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
High-voltage power supplies are pivotal in sectors such as agriculture, medicine, and
environmental protection. However, conventional high-voltage sources are associated with …

Workspace of parallel manipulators with symmetric identical kinematic chains

JS Zhao, M Chen, K Zhou, JX Dong, ZJ Feng - Mechanism and machine …, 2006 - Elsevier
In this paper, we propound an analogous symmetric theorem of workspace for spatial parallel
manipulators with identical kinematic chains, and then present a strict mathematic proof by …

Reduced endoplasmic reticulum stress might alter the course of heart failure via caspase-12 and JNK pathways

…, SY Qi, LS Ru, C Ding, HJ Wang, JS Zhao… - Canadian Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress plays an important role in mediating ischemic
heart cell death. The aim of this study was to investigate whether manipulation of a key …

Bioinspired morphing wings: Mechanical design and wind tunnel experiments

L Kilian, F Shahid, JS Zhao… - Bioinspiration & …, 2022 - iopscience.iop.org
Bioinspired morphing wings are part of a novel research direction offering greatly increased
adaptability for use in unmanned aerial vehicles. Recent models published in the literature …