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Machines and Mechanisms : Applied Kinematic Analysis

ISBN: 9780130306807 | 0130306800
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: PRENTICE HALL
Pub. Date: 5/1/2001

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SummaryTable of Contents
For courses in Mechanism Design and Kinematics in Departments of Engineering Technology. This up-to-date text responds to the overwhelming need for an introduction to kinematic analysis that uses actual machines and mechanisms. It provides the techniques necessary to study the motion of machines while emphasizing the application of kinematic theories to real-world problems.
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Introduction to Mechanisms and Kinematics
1(36)
Objectives
1(1)
Introduction
1(1)
Machines and Mechanisms
2(1)
Kinematics
3(1)
Mechanism Terminology
3(3)
Kinematic Diagrams
6(4)
Kinematic Inversion
10(1)
Mobility
11(7)
Special Cases of the Mobility Equation
18(3)
Coincident Joints
18(3)
Exceptions to the Gruebler Equation
21(1)
The Four-Bar Mechanism
21(4)
Slider-Crank Mechanism
25(1)
Techniques of Mechanism Analysis
26(11)
Traditional Drafting Techniques
26(1)
CAD Systems
27(1)
Analytical Techniques
27(1)
Computer Methods
27(1)
Problems
28(7)
Case Studies
35(2)
Building Computer Models of Mechanisms Using Working Model® Software
37(19)
Objectives
37(1)
Introduction
37(1)
Computer Simulation of Mechanisms
37(1)
Obtaining Working Model Software
38(1)
Using Working Model to Model a Four-Bar Mechanism
38(9)
Using Working Model to Model a Slider-Crank Mechanism
47(9)
Problems
52(3)
Case Studies
55(1)
Vectors
56(43)
Objectives
56(1)
Introduction
56(1)
Scalars and Vectors
56(1)
Graphical Vector Analysis
57(1)
Drafting Techniques Required in Graphical Vector Analysis
57(1)
CAD Knowledge Required in Graphical Vector Analysis
58(1)
Trigonometry Required in Analytical Vector Analysis
58(7)
Right Triangle
59(2)
Oblique Triangle
61(4)
Vector Manipulation
65(1)
Graphical Vector Addition
65(3)
Analytical Vector Addition (+>): Triangle Method
68(2)
Components of a Vector
70(2)
Analytical Vector Addition (+>): Component Method
72(3)
Vector Subtraction (->)
75(1)
Graphical Vector Subtraction (->)
76(3)
Analytical Vector Subtraction (->): Triangle Method
79(1)
Analytical Vector Subtraction (->): Component Method
80(2)
Vector Equations
82(3)
Applications of Vector Equations
85(1)
Graphical Determination of Vector Magnitudes
86(4)
Analytical Determination of Vector Magnitudes
90(9)
Problems
92(5)
Case Studies
97(2)
Position Analysis
99(47)
Objectives
99(1)
Introduction
99(1)
Position
100(1)
Displacement
100(1)
Position Analysis
101(1)
Position: Graphical Analysis
102(7)
Position: Analytical Analysis
109(12)
Closed-Form Position Analysis Equations for an In-line Slider Crank
112(3)
Closed-Form Position Analysis Equations for an Offset Slider Crank
115(4)
Closed-Form Position Equations for a Four-Bar Linkage
119(1)
Circuits of a Four-Bar Linkage
120(1)
Limiting Positions: Graphical Analysis
121(4)
Limiting Positions: Analytical Analysis
125(3)
Complete Cycle: Graphical Position Analysis
128(3)
Complete Cycle: Analytical Position Analysis
131(3)
Displacement Diagrams
134(3)
Coupler Curves
137(9)
Problems
137(7)
Case Studies
144(2)
Mechanism Design
146(15)
Objectives
146(1)
Introduction
146(1)
Design of Slider-Crank Mechanisms
147(4)
In-line Slider-Crank Mechanism
147(1)
Offset Slider-Crank Mechanism
148(3)
Design of Crank-Rocker Mechanisms
151(3)
Mechanism to Move a Link Between Two Positions
154(2)
Two-Point Synthesis with a Pivoting Link
154(1)
Two-Point Synthesis of the Coupler of a Four-Bar Mechanism
155(1)
Mechanism to Move a Link Between Three Positions
156(5)
Problems
157(2)
Case Studies
159(2)
Velocity Analysis
161(62)
Objectives
161(1)
Introduction
161(1)
Velocity of a Point
162(1)
Velocity of a Link
163(1)
Relationship Between Linear and Angular Velocities
163(3)
Relative Velocity
166(3)
Graphical Velocity Analysis: Relative Velocity Method
169(11)
Points on Links Limited to Pure Rotation or Pure Translation
170(3)
Points on a Floating Link
173(4)
Coincident Points on Different Links
177(3)
Velocity Image
180(1)
Analytical Velocity Analysis: Relative Velocity Method
180(6)
Algebraic Solutions for Common Mechanisms
186(1)
Slider-Crank Mechanism
187(1)
Four-Bar Mechanism
187(1)
Instantaneous Center of Rotation
187(1)
Locating Instant Centers
188(10)
Primary Centers
189(2)
Kennedy's Theorem
191(1)
Instant Center Diagram
191(7)
Graphical Velocity Analysis: Instant Center Method
198(5)
Analytical Velocity Analysis: Instant Center Method
203(3)
Velocity Curves
206(17)
Graphical Differentiation
209(2)
Numerical Differentiation
211(4)
Problems
215(6)
Case Studies
221(2)
Acceleration Analysis
223(59)
Objectives
223(1)
Introduction
223(1)
Linear Acceleration of a Point Moving in a Straight Line
224(1)
Linear Acceleration of a Point in General Motion
225(1)
Acceleration of a Link
226(2)
Normal and Tangential Acceleration
228(4)
Tangential Acceleration
228(1)
Normal Acceleration
229(1)
Total Acceleration
230(2)
Relative Acceleration
232(3)
Components of Relative Acceleration
235(3)
Relative Acceleration Analysis: Graphical Method
238(9)
Relative Acceleration Analysis: Analytical Method
247(4)
Algebraic Solutions for Common Mechanisms
251(1)
Slider-Crank Mechanism
251(1)
Four-Bar Mechanism
252(1)
Acceleration of a Point on a Floating Link
252(6)
Acceleration Image
258(2)
Coriolis Acceleration
260(6)
Equivalent Linkages
266(1)
Acceleration Curves
267(15)
Graphical Differentiation
268(2)
Numerical Differentiation
270(3)
Problems
273(7)
Case Studies
280(2)
Computer-Aided Mechanism Analysis
282(13)
Objectives
282(1)
Introduction
282(1)
Spreadsheets
282(8)
User-Written Computer Programs
290(5)
Offset Slider-Crank Mechanism
291(1)
Four-Bar Mechanism
292(1)
Problems
293(1)
Case Study
294(1)
Cams: Design and Kinematic Analysis
295(54)
Objectives
295(1)
Introduction
295(1)
Types of Cams
296(1)
Types of Followers
297(2)
Follower Motion
297(1)
Follower Position
298(1)
Follower Shape
298(1)
Prescribed Follower Motion
299(3)
Follower Motion Schemes
302(13)
Constant Velocity
303(2)
Constant Acceleration
305(2)
Harmonic Motion
307(2)
Cycloidal Motion
309(6)
Graphical Disk Cam Profile Design
315(8)
In-Line Knife-Edge Follower
316(1)
In-Line Roller Follower
317(2)
Offset Roller Follower
319(1)
Translating Flat-Faced Follower
320(1)
Pivoted Roller Follower
321(2)
Pressure Angle
323(1)
Design Limitations
324(1)
Analytical Disk Cam Profile Design
325(13)
Knife-Edge Follower
326(3)
In-Line Roller Follower
329(5)
Offset Roller Follower
334(1)
Translating Flat-Faced Follower
335(1)
Pivoted Roller Follower
336(2)
Cylindrical Cams
338(1)
Graphical Cylindrical Cam Profile Design
338(1)
Analytical Cylindrical Cam Profile Design
339(1)
The Geneva Mechanism
339(10)
Problems
343(4)
Case Studies
347(2)
Gears: Kinematic Analysis and Selection
349(63)
Objectives
349(1)
Introduction
349(2)
Types of Gears
351(2)
Spur Gear Terminology
353(4)
Involute Tooth Profiles
357(2)
Standard Gears
359(3)
Relationships of Gears in MESH
362(9)
Center Distance
362(2)
Contact Ratio
364(2)
Interference
366(2)
Undercutting
368(1)
Backlash
369(1)
Operating Pressure Angle
370(1)
Spur Gear Kinematics
371(4)
Spur Gear Selection
375(7)
Rack and Pinion Kinematics
382(2)
Helical Gear Kinematics
384(4)
Bevel Gear Kinematics
388(3)
Worm Gear Kinematics
391(3)
Gear Trains
394(3)
Idler Gears
397(1)
Planetary Gear Trains
398(14)
Problems
403(6)
Case Studies
409(3)
Belt and Chain Drives
412(22)
Objectives
412(1)
Introduction
412(1)
Belts
413(4)
Belt Drive Geometry
417(1)
Belt Drive Kinematics
418(5)
Chains
423(3)
Chain Drive Geometry
426(1)
Chain Drive Kinematics
427(7)
Problems
430(2)
Case Studies
432(2)
Screw Mechanisms
434(21)
Objectives
434(1)
Introduction
434(1)
Thread Features
434(1)
Thread Forms
435(3)
Ball Screws
438(2)
Lead
440(1)
Screw Kinematics
441(4)
Screw Forces and Torques
445(3)
Differential Screws
448(2)
Auger Screws
450(5)
Problems
451(3)
Case Studies
454(1)
Static Force Analysis
455(23)
Objectives
455(1)
Introduction
455(1)
Forces
456(1)
Moments and Torques
456(4)
Laws of Motion
460(1)
Free-Body Diagrams
460(3)
Static Equilibrium
463(1)
Analysis of a Two-Force Member
464(6)
Sliding Friction Force
470(8)
Problems
473(4)
Case Study
477(1)
Dynamic Force Analysis
478(29)
Objectives
478(1)
Introduction
478(1)
Mass and Weight
479(1)
Center of Gravity
479(2)
Mass Moment of Inertia
481(7)
Mass Moment of Inertia of Basic Shapes
482(2)
Radius of Gyration
484(1)
Parallel Axis Theorem
484(1)
Composite Bodies
485(2)
Mass Moment of Inertia---Experimental Determination
487(1)
Inertial Force
488(6)
Inertial Torque
494(13)
Problems
502(4)
Case Study
506(1)
Answers to Selected Even-Numbered Problems507(5)
References512(1)
Index513

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