Introduction to kinematics and dynamics of machinery /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: To, Cho W. S. (Author)
Corporate Author: Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [San Rafael, California] : Morgan & Claypool, 2018.
Series:Synthesis digital library of engineering and computer science.
Synthesis lectures on mechanical engineering ; # 7.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book (PDF)
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Motivations
  • 1.2 A brief history
  • 1.3 The book's organization
  • References
  • 2. Fundamentals of kinematics
  • 2.1 Degrees-of-freedom (DOF)
  • 2.2 Types of motion
  • 2.3 Links, joints, and kinematic chains
  • 2.4 Determination of DOF
  • 2.4.1 Remarks
  • 2.4.2 Paradoxes
  • 2.4.3 Examples
  • 2.5 Exercises
  • References
  • 3. Planar four-bar pin-jointed linkages
  • 3.1 Existence condition
  • 3.2 Grashof condition
  • 3.3 Inversion
  • 3.4 Transmission angles
  • 3.4.1 Definition
  • 3.4.2 Determination of [mu]
  • 3.4.3 Reason for studying transmission angles
  • 3.5 Toggle positions
  • 3.5.1 Toggle positions
  • 3.5.2 Reason for studying toggle positions
  • 3.6 Circuits
  • 3.7 Limits of rotation of input/output links
  • 3.7.1 Grashof crank-rocker linkages
  • 3.7.2 Grashof double-crank linkages
  • 3.7.3 Grashof rocker-crank linkages
  • 3.7.4 Grashof double-rocker linkages
  • 3.7.5 Non-Grashof double-rocker linkages
  • 3.8 Summary
  • 4. Analysis of planar mechanisms
  • 4.1 Analysis of four-bar mechanisms
  • 4.2 Analysis of six-bar mechanisms
  • 4.3 Exercises
  • 5. Analytical approaches in motion studies
  • 5.1 Method of complex number
  • 5.1.1 Representations of a planar vector
  • 5.1.2 Example
  • 5.2 Summary of complex number approach
  • 5.3 Method of unit vectors
  • 5.3.1 Rate of change of a vector with respect to a fixed frame
  • 5.3.2 Motion involved with Coriolis acceleration
  • 5.3.3 General motion involved moving frame of reference
  • 5.4 Questions and solutions
  • 5.5 Exercises
  • References
  • 6. Graphical approaches in motion studies
  • 6.1 Instantaneous center method
  • 6.1.1 Determination of instant centers (of rotation)
  • 6.1.2 Application of instant centers
  • 6.2 Image method for motion studies
  • 6.3 Exercises
  • 7. Analysis and design of cams
  • 7.1 Classification of cams
  • 7.2 Classification of followers
  • 7.2.1 Follower motions
  • 7.2.2 Follower positions
  • 7.2.3 Follower shapes
  • 7.3 Follower motion design
  • 7.3.1 Constant velocity motion scheme
  • 7.3.2 Cycloidal motion schemes
  • 7.3.3 Harmonic motion schemes
  • 7.3.4 Remarks
  • 7.4 Graphical design of cams
  • 7.4.1 Disk cam with radial flat-faced follower
  • 7.4.2 Disk cam with radial roller follower
  • 7.4.3 Cam with offset roller follower
  • 7.5 Analytical approaches to cam design
  • 7.5.1 Disk cam with flat-faced follower
  • 7.5.2 Disk cam with oscillating roller follower
  • 7.6 Exercises
  • References
  • 7A. Appendix: cycloidal and harmonic motion schemes
  • 7B. Appendix: proof of radius of curvature of pitch surface
  • 8. Analysis and design of gears
  • 8.1 Common types of gears in practice
  • 8.2 Spur gears and terminology
  • 8.2.1 Terminology
  • 8.2.2 Spur gears and design parameters
  • 8.3 Gear trains
  • 8.3.1 Gear trains with fixed gear centers and train value
  • 8.3.2 Planetary gear trains
  • 8.4 Application of gear trains in automotive transmission analysis
  • 8.5 Exercises
  • References
  • 8A. Appendix: properties of involute
  • 9. Analysis of dynamic forces in machinery
  • 9.1 D'Alembert's principle and inertia force
  • 9.2 Analysis of mechanisms by virtual work method
  • 9.3 Gyroscopic forces
  • 9.4 Questions and solutions
  • 9.5 Exercises
  • References
  • Author's biography
  • Index.