Brian Slaboch, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
- Milwaukee WI UNITED STATES
- Allen Bradley Hall of Science: S125C
- Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Brian Slaboch is an expert in mechanism design and simulation.
Education, Licensure and Certification
Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering
Marquette University
2013
M.S.
Mechanical Engineering
Marquette University
2011
B.S.
Mechanical Engineering
University of Notre Dame
2009
Biography
Areas of Expertise
Social
Media Appearances
Brian Slaboch receives Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Award
MSOE online
2020-03-18
Brian Slaboch received the 2019-2020 Research Infrastructure Program faculty award from the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) to support his project, “Reconfigurable Space Mechanisms for Mission Critical Applications.”
Patents
Controlling a Digging Attachment Along a Path or Trajectory
US10120369B2
2018-11-06
This patent provides a method to control a digging attachment along a path or trajectory.
Research Grants
Mathematical Modeling and Optimization of Bistable Latching Mechanisms
Eaton Corporation
2020-2022
Design and Experimental Validation of Space Latching Mechanisms
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (sub-contract through Marquette University)
2021-2022
Simulation and Control of Reconfigurable Space Mechanisms
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (Co-PI with Dr. Luis A. Rodriguez as PI)
2021-2022
Fundamentals of Space Mechanisms: development of an undergraduate course training students in space mechanism design
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
2020-2021
Reconfigurable Space Mechanisms for Mission Critical Applications
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
2020-2021
Design of Bistable Latching Mechanisms
Eaton Corporation (sub-contract through Marquette University)
2020
Novel Mechanisms with Variable Topology for Manufacturing Applications
Automation NTH
2018-2020
Teaching Students in a STEM Major
Middle Tennessee State University LT&ITC
2017-2018
Selected Publications
Mechanical Design and Experimental Validation of a Novel Five-Bar Mechanism with Variable Topology
Proceedings of the 2022 ASME IDETC/CIE ConferenceT. Vaculik, B. Slaboch, L.A. Rodriguez
August 2022
Paper Number IDETC.CIE2022-89138
Kinematic Modeling of a Novel RR-RP Hybrid Serial-Parallel Mechanism with Variable Topology
Proceedings of the 2021 ASME IDETC/CIE ConferenceB. Slaboch, P. Holtzen, L.A. Rodriguez
August 2021
Paper Number IDETC.CIE2021-71189
Novel Classification of Planar Four-Bar Mechanisms With Variable Topology
ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering ConferenceSlaboch, B.J., Hobbs, B.W.
2018
This paper provides a classification system and naming convention for twelve novel types of 4R-RRRP mechanisms with variable topology (MVTs). A mechanism with variable topology is a mechanism that changes from one topological state to another due to a change in joint geometry. An example 4R-RRRP mechanism is provided for each novel mechanism type, along with the appropriate classification and naming convention. The new 4R-RRRP mechanism classes and naming conventions presented in this paper will aid designers in the analysis and synthesis of 4R-RRRP mechanisms. These novel MVTs have practical applications in areas such as manufacturing, space applications, and novel medical devices.
Three-Position Rigid Body Guidance Using Specified Moving Pivots for a Four-Bar Mechanism With Variable Topology
ASME 2018 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering ConferenceSlaboch, B.J.
2018
This paper provides an algorithm allowing a designer to perform three position rigid body guidance with specified moving pivots for a 4R-RRRP mechanism with variable topology (MVT). A mechanism with variable topology is a mechanism that changes from one topological state to another due to a change in joint geometry. Both a graphical approach and an algebraic solution are presented. An example is provided in which a circuit defect in a 4R mechanism can be avoided using a 4R-RRRP mechanism. Two additional examples are provided that show the results of this new theory. Practical applications for this theory are found in many industries including manufacturing, aerospace, and healthcare.
Profile Synthesis of Planar Rotational–Translational Variable Joints
Journal of Mechanisms and RoboticsSlaboch, B.J., Voglewede, P.A.
2014
This paper presents an approach to the profile synthesis of planar, variable joints by combining higher variable joints. The possible permutations of planar, variable joints that change from a rotational to translational motion will be enumerated. A method will be provided to determine the profiles of variable joints, and a practical example will be presented to illustrate the proposed method.
Synthesis of a Reconfigurable Four-Bar Mechanism With Variable Joints
ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering ConferenceSlaboch, B.J., Voglewede, P.A.
2014
This article introduces a reconfigurable four-bar mechanism. The mechanism uses a rotational-translational variable joint to switch between a RRRR four-bar and a RRRP1 four-bar. The ability to transition between two types of four-bar mechanisms allows the reconfigurable four-bar mechanism to complete a rigid body guidance task not possible by either a RRRR four-bar mechanism or a RRRP four-bar mechanism. The reconfigurable mechanism reduces the number of required actuators in the mechanism.
Planar, Higher Variable Joints for Reconfigurable Mechanisms
ASME 2013 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering ConferenceSlaboch, B.J., Voglewede, P.A.
2014
This paper introduces planar, higher variable joints as essential components of reconfigurable mechanisms that change topology due to a joint geometry change. Higher variable joints are higher pair equivalent lower pairs that are geometrically different. It will be shown that 2nd order effects, or surface curvature, of higher variable joints is critical to achieve a particular joint motion. A practical application of higher variable joints will also be presented.
