A stochastic model of the four-bar linkage considering tolerances and clearances is made. The mechanical error is analyzed for the three-sigma band of confidence level. The effectiveness of the dynamic programming procedure to optimally allocate tolerances and clearance to different members of the linkage for a specified maximum allowable mechanical error is shown.
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Dhande et al. (1973) studied this question.