KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY

-Srikanth Rangdal
Objective: The Subject aims at introducing an Engineering Student with the concept of designing machines without any consideration of forces acting. It requires a high Visualization Skills of Geometry in Motion & is a key to the accurate operation of any Machine as it determines the geometric structure required for the Machine to fulfill the task it is meant for. Session Plan: S No 1. Topics / Sub Topics Periods Expected 1 Text Books/ References T2, T3

Introduction to Kinematics & Machines Unit 1: Machine Parts, Construction & Types Objectives : Skills Required/Honed: To Introduce the Terminology Used for Basic Parts Which Make Up a Memory, Simple Calculations Machine & Understand the Different Types of These Parts Simple Geometry & Drawing Ability 2. Types of Elements/Links, Joints, Kinematic Chain, Mechanisms & Machines 1 T2, T3 3. Classification Higher/Lower, Closed/Open, Sliding, Turning, Rolling, Screw & Spherical 2 T2, T3 DOF & Constraints Completely, Partially / Successfully & Incompletely, 4. 2 T2, T3 Grubblers Equation, Kurtzbach Equation & Contradictions 5. Inversions of Quadric Cycle Crank Rocker, Double Crank, Double Rocker 1 T2, T3 6. Inversions of Double Slider Crank Chain Scotch-Yoke, Oldham Coupling, Trammels 2 T2, T3 Total 8 Unit 2: Copiers & Straight Line Mechanisms Objectives : Skills Required/Honed: To Study Some Examples of Straight Line Theoretical Understanding, Normal Descriptive Skill Mechanisms Exceptional Visualization & Better Drawing Ability, 7. Exact & Approximate Copiers & Generated Types 1 T2, T3 8. Straight Line Mechanisms Scott-Russel, Watt, Robert, Grasshopper, Tchebicheff 3 T2, T3 9. Peaucellier, Hart Mechanisms with Proof 2 T2, T3 10. Pantograph 1 T2, T3 Total 7 Unit 3: Position, Velocity & Acceleration Objectives : Skills Required/Honed: To Understand the Motion of Some Mechanisms & Understand Excellent Geometry & Drawing Skills Different Methods Used to Find Velocity & Acceleration In Them. Algebra, Trigonometry. 11. Instantaneous Center of Rotation, Centrods & Axodes, Position & Velocity Diagrams 1 T2, T3 12. Determination of Angular Velocity of Points & Links. 1 T2, T3 13. Analysis Relative Velocity Method 4 Bar & Slider Crank Mechanisms. 2 T2, T3 14. Analysis Acceleration 4 Bar & Slider Crank Mechanisms 2 15. Analysis of other Mechanisms (Velocity & Acceleration) 1 T2, T3 16. Relative Motion Between Two Bodies 3 Centers in Line Theorem 1 T2, T3 17. Kleins Construction, Coriolis Acceleration 2 T2, T3 Total 10 Unit 4: Steerings & Couplings Objectives : Skills Required/Honed: To Study Operation of Steering with Some Types of Better Understanding of Geometry & Gears & Transmission of Motion In Joints & Couplings Better Drawing Ability, Normal Description Skill 18. Conditions for Correct Steering Davis Steering Gear 1 T2, T3 19. Ackermans Steering Gear Velocity Ratio 2 T2, T3 20. Hookes Joint Single & Double 2 T2, T3 21. Universal Coupling Application Problems. 2 T2, T3 Total 7

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Unit 5: Cams & Followers Objectives : Skills Required/Honed: To Study Analysis & Synthesis of Cams for Better Understanding of Geometry & Various Conditions. Advanced Drawing Ability. 22. Cams & Followers Definition, Uses, Types, Terminology, Types of Motion, 1 T2, T3 23. Uniform Velocity, Simple Harmonic Motion & Uniform Acceleration, 2 T2, T3 24. Max Velocity & Acceleration During Outward & Return Strokes In Above 3 Cases 2 T2, T3 25. Analysis of Followers Roller Circular Cam with Straight Concave & Convex Flanks 2 T2, T3 Total 7 Unit 6: Higher Pairs Objectives : Skills Required/Honed: To Study Higher Pairs with Gear as the Main Better Understanding of Geometry & Example Better Drawing Ability, Normal Description Skill 26. Higher Pairs, Friction Wheels & Toothed Gears Types, Law of Gearing, 2 T2, T3 27. Condition for Constant Velocity Ratio for Transmission of Motion, Form of Teeth 1 T2, T3 28. Cycloidal & Involute Profiles. Velocity of Sliding 2 T2, T3 29. Phenomenon of Interferences Types, Arc of Contact & Path of Contact 1 T2, T3 30. Introduction to Helical, Bevel & Worm Gearing 1 T2, T3 Total 7 Unit 7: Transmission of Motion Skills Required/Honed: Objectives : Theoretical Understanding, Minimum Drawing Ability, To Study Belt & Chain Transmission Understanding of Simple Geometry. 31. Belt Rope & Chan Drives Introduction, Selection, Types, Material Used 1 T2, T3 32. Velocity Ratio, Slip of Belt, Creep 1 T2, T3 33. Tensions for Flat Belt Drive, Angle of Contact, Centrifugal Tension, 2 T2, T3 34. Maximum Tension of Belt, Chains Length, 2 T2, T3 35. Angular Speed Ratio, Classification of Chains 1 T2, T3 Total 7 Unit 8: Gear Trains Skills Required/Honed: Objectives : Theoretical Understanding, Good Drawing Ability, To Study Different Types of Gear Trains. Understanding of Simple Geometry. 36. Gear Trains Introduction Train Value, 1 T2, T3 37. Types Simple & Reverted Wheel Train 1 T2, T3 38. Epicyclic Gear Trains, Methods of Finding Train Value or Velocity Ratio 3 T2, T3 39. Selection of Gear Box, Differential Gear for An Automobile 2 T2, T3 Total 7 Cumulative Total 61 Text books: T1: Theory of Machines T. Beven, CBS T2: Theory of Machines R L Norton Tata McGraw Hill T3: Theory of Machines R S Khurmi & J K Gupta S.Chand Publication Reference books R1: Theory of Machines SS Rattan, McGraw Hill R2: Theory of Machines D S Kumar Websites: YouTube.com can be searched for the relevant videos of working Mechanisms/Machines. www.academicearth.com Avery informative website with videos of eminent Professors at MIT explaining Mechanics related topics.

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