This document provides an introduction to mechanisms and kinematics. It defines kinematics as the study of motion without considering forces, specifically looking at position, displacement, rotation, speed, velocity and acceleration. Kinematic analysis determines these values and provides geometry dimensions and the operation range of a mechanism. Dynamic analysis considers power capacity, stability and member loads. A machine is a device using mechanical power with interrelated parts, while a mechanism is the portion transferring motion and forces from a power source to output. Common mechanism components and joints are defined.
Unit 1-introduction to Mechanisms, Kinematics of machines of VTU Syllabus prepared by Hareesha N Gowda, Asst. Prof, Dayananda Sagar College of Engg, Blore. Please write to hareeshang@gmail.com for suggestions and criticisms.
Inversion of four bar chain explained detailed graphic, used for better understanding as well as for teaching purose
For video:
Locomotive chain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTcC_xXfdrA
Four bar chain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBFFwgCCP0U
Unit 7-gear trains, Kinematics of machines of VTU Syllabus prepared by Hareesha N Gowda, Asst. Prof, Dayananda Sagar College of Engg, Blore. Please write to hareeshang@gmail.com for suggestions and criticisms.
In this ppt I have given the mechanism, functions and working of the Crank Sliding Link Cylinder Mechanism, the images in gif have been given for the viewers to understand thoroughly the concept of this topic and disadvantages and calculation.
Unit 1 – Basics of Mechanics
Topics to be covered – unit1
Basic kinematic concepts and definitions
Degree of freedom & Mobility
Kutzbach criterion & Gruebler’s criterion
Grashof’s Law
Kinematic inversions of four-bar-chain and slider crank chains – Limit positions
Mechanical advantage – Transmission Angle
Classification of mechanisms
Description of some common mechanisms
This is the basic lecture on introduction to gears for engineering students. It includes basics of gears, spur gear, bevel gear, etc. It also talks about a fundamental law of gearing, pressure angle and contact ratio.
THEORY OF MACHINES FOR VTU, AMIE, DME STUDENTS..
The study of a mechanism involves its analysis as well as synthesis.
Analysis is the study of motions and forces concerning different parts
of an existing mechanism. Whereas Synthesis involves the design of its
different parts.
Mechanics: It is that branch of scientific analysis which deals with
motion, time and force.
Kinematics is the study of motion, without considering the forces
which produce that motion. Kinematics of machines deals with the
study of the relative motion of machine parts. It involves the study of
position, displacement, velocity and acceleration of machine parts.
Dynamics of machines involves the study of forces acting on the
machine parts and the motions resulting from these forces.
Plane motion: A body has plane motion, if all its points move in
planes which are parallel to some reference plane. A body with plane
motion will have only three degrees of freedom. i.e., linear along two
axes parallel to the reference plane and rotational/angular about the
axis perpendicular to the reference plane. (eg. linear along X and Z
and rotational about Y.)The reference plane is called plane of motion.
Plane motion can be of three types. 1) Translation 2) rotation and 3)
combination of translation and rotation.
Translation: A body has translation if it moves so that all straight
lines in the body move to parallel positions. Rectilinear translation is a
motion wherein all points of the body move in straight lie paths.
Eg. The slider in slider crank mechanism has rectilinear translation.
Unit 1-introduction to Mechanisms, Kinematics of machines of VTU Syllabus prepared by Hareesha N Gowda, Asst. Prof, Dayananda Sagar College of Engg, Blore. Please write to hareeshang@gmail.com for suggestions and criticisms.
Inversion of four bar chain explained detailed graphic, used for better understanding as well as for teaching purose
For video:
Locomotive chain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTcC_xXfdrA
Four bar chain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBFFwgCCP0U
Unit 7-gear trains, Kinematics of machines of VTU Syllabus prepared by Hareesha N Gowda, Asst. Prof, Dayananda Sagar College of Engg, Blore. Please write to hareeshang@gmail.com for suggestions and criticisms.
In this ppt I have given the mechanism, functions and working of the Crank Sliding Link Cylinder Mechanism, the images in gif have been given for the viewers to understand thoroughly the concept of this topic and disadvantages and calculation.
Unit 1 – Basics of Mechanics
Topics to be covered – unit1
Basic kinematic concepts and definitions
Degree of freedom & Mobility
Kutzbach criterion & Gruebler’s criterion
Grashof’s Law
Kinematic inversions of four-bar-chain and slider crank chains – Limit positions
Mechanical advantage – Transmission Angle
Classification of mechanisms
Description of some common mechanisms
This is the basic lecture on introduction to gears for engineering students. It includes basics of gears, spur gear, bevel gear, etc. It also talks about a fundamental law of gearing, pressure angle and contact ratio.
THEORY OF MACHINES FOR VTU, AMIE, DME STUDENTS..
The study of a mechanism involves its analysis as well as synthesis.
Analysis is the study of motions and forces concerning different parts
of an existing mechanism. Whereas Synthesis involves the design of its
different parts.
Mechanics: It is that branch of scientific analysis which deals with
motion, time and force.
Kinematics is the study of motion, without considering the forces
which produce that motion. Kinematics of machines deals with the
study of the relative motion of machine parts. It involves the study of
position, displacement, velocity and acceleration of machine parts.
Dynamics of machines involves the study of forces acting on the
machine parts and the motions resulting from these forces.
Plane motion: A body has plane motion, if all its points move in
planes which are parallel to some reference plane. A body with plane
motion will have only three degrees of freedom. i.e., linear along two
axes parallel to the reference plane and rotational/angular about the
axis perpendicular to the reference plane. (eg. linear along X and Z
and rotational about Y.)The reference plane is called plane of motion.
Plane motion can be of three types. 1) Translation 2) rotation and 3)
combination of translation and rotation.
Translation: A body has translation if it moves so that all straight
lines in the body move to parallel positions. Rectilinear translation is a
motion wherein all points of the body move in straight lie paths.
Eg. The slider in slider crank mechanism has rectilinear translation.
This is the basic lecture on gears ( 2nd lecture, please check my 1st lecture) It includes simple gear train, compound gear train and epicyclic gear train. In the end, it includes explanation of analytical method to solve rpms of all the gears in planetery gear system
Unit 3- friction and belt drives, Dynamics of machines of VTU Syllabus prepared by Hareesha N Gowda, Asst. Prof, Dayananda Sagar College of Engg, Blore. Please write to hareeshang@gmail.com for suggestions and criticisms.
Unit 2- mechanisms, Kinematics of machines of VTU Syllabus prepared by Hareesha N Gowda, Asst. Prof, Dayananda Sagar College of Engg, Blore. Please write to hareeshang@gmail.com for suggestions and criticisms.
Slider Crank Mechanism for Four bar linkageijsrd.com
the slider crank mechanism is a particular four bar linkage configuration that exhibits both linear and rotational motion simultaneously. This mechanism is frequently utilized in undergraduate engineering courses to investigate machine kinematics and resulting dynamic forces. The position, velocity, acceleration and shaking forces generated by a slider crank mechanism during operation can be determined analytically. Certain factors are often neglected from analytical calculations, causing results to differ from experimental data. The study of these slight variances produces useful insight. The following report details the successful design, fabrication and testing of a pneumatically powered slider crank mechanism for the purpose of classroom demonstration and experimentation. Transducers mounted to the mechanism record kinematic and dynamic force data during operation, which can then be compared to analytical values. The mechanism is capable of operating in balanced and unbalanced configurations so that the magnitude of shaking forces can be compared. The engine was successfully manufactured and operates as intended. Data recorded by the device's accelerometers is comparable to calculated values of acceleration and shaking force.
Mechanics was among the first of the exact sciences to be developed. Its internal beauty as a mathematical discipline and its early remarkable success in accounting in quantitative detail for the motions of the Moon, Earth, and other planetary bodies had enormous influence on philosophical thought and provided impetus for the systematic development of science.
Mechanics may be divided into three branches: statics, which deals with forces acting on and in a body at rest; kinematics, which describes the possible motions of a body or system of bodies; and kinetics, which attempts to explain or predict the motion that will occur in a given situation. Alternatively, mechanics may be divided according to the kind of system studied. The simplest mechanical system is the particle, defined as a body so small that its shape and internal structure are of no consequence in the given problem. More complicated is the motion of a system of two or more particles that exert forces on one another and possibly undergo forces exerted by bodies outside of the system.
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Terminology and Definitions, Mechanism & Machines. Rigid and resistance body, link, Kinematic pair, types of motion, classification of Kinematic pairs, Kinematic Chain, Linkage, Mechanics, degrees of freedom, Mobility – Kutzbach criterion, Gruebler’s criterion, Grashof’s Law, Kinematic Inversion of four bar chain, Single and Double slider crank Chain, Four bar chain mechanism with lower pairs, Steering gear mechanisms such as Davis and Ackermann Steering gear.
This paper presents a novel six degrees of freedom mechanism to integrate conical article with the cylindrical article which are large and heavy. The six desired motions include six linear motions and six rational motions. The linear motions are vertical, longitudinal and lateral. The vertical motion is achieved by toggle jack, longitudinal by wheel and rail assembly and the lateral motion is achieved by cross slides. The three rotational motions namely pitch, yaw and roll are achieved by simultaneous movement of toggle jacks, simultaneous movement of cross slides and rollers respectively. It is designed in such a way that it sustains the weight of the heavy articles and also prevents slipping and toppling of the conical article. This approach helps to satisfy and fulfil the goal of aligning the main article flange to the conical article flange for further bolting. The mechanism is designed keeping in mind factors like ergonomics and aesthetics.
Theory Of Machines in Mechanical EngineeringMohammedAsman
The theory of machines is a branch of mechanical engineering that deals with the study of mechanisms and their applications in various systems. It encompasses the analysis, design, and optimization of mechanisms such as gears, linkages, cams, and mechanisms to transmit motion and forces. This field explores principles of kinematics, dynamics, and control to understand the behavior and performance of machines, aiding in the development of efficient and functional mechanical systems for various industries.
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We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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2. Kinematics
Kinematics
It is the study of motion (relative motion of different links), quite apart
from forces which produce that motion. More particularly, kinematics
is the study of position, displacement, rotation, speed, velocity and
acceleration which arise in the design of mechanical system, or
kinematics of machine.
Kinematic analysis
Determine
Position, displacement, rotation, speed, velocity, acceleration
Provide
Geometry dimensions of the mechanism
Operation range
Dynamic analysis
Power capacity, stability, member load
Planar mechanism – motion in 2D space
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3. Machines and mechanisms
Machine
Oxford dictionary: an apparatus for applying mechanical power,
consisting of a number of interrelated parts each having a
definite function.
Devices used to alter, transmit, and direct forces to accomplish a
specific objective
Mechanical advantage is sole object of a machine e.g. lathe, shaper,
planer etc.
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5. Machines and mechanisms
Mechanism
Mechanical portion of a machine that
has the function of transferring
motion and forces from a power
source to an output
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7. Simple Mechanism
Let's make a simple mechanism with similar behavior. Take
some cardboard and make four strips as shown in.
Take 4 pins and assemble them as shown in fig
Now, hold the 6in. strip so it can't move and turn the 3in.
strip. You will see that the 4in. strip oscillates.
14. Mechanism terminology
cont
Simple link
A rigid body contains only
two joints
Crank
Rocker
Complex link
A rigid body contains more
than two joints
Rocker arm
Bellcrank
Point of interest
Actuator
A power source link
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