Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME2104 : Kinematics of Machines { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Soumyajit Roy
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
[8 hours] Basics of Mechanisms: Classification of mechanisms, 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, Description of some common mechanisms, Quick return mechanisms, Straight line generators, Universal Joint, Steering Mechanism. |
| Module 2 : |
[8 hours] Kinematics of Linkage Mechanisms: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of simple mechanisms, Graphical method, Velocity and acceleration polygons, Velocity analysis using instantaneous centres, kinematic analysis of simple mechanisms. |
| Module 3 : |
[8 hours] Kinematics of Cam: Classification of cams and followers, Terminology and definitions, Displacement diagrams, Uniform velocity, parabolic, simple harmonic and cycloidal motions, Derivatives of follower motions, Layout of plate cam profiles. |
| Module 4 : |
[8 hours] Gears and Gear Trains: Law of gearing, Involutes and cycloidal tooth profiles, Spur Gear terminology and definitions, Gear tooth action, contact ratio, Interference and undercutting, Helical gear, Bevel gear, Worm gear, Simple and compound gear trains, Epicyclic Gear Trains. |
| Module 5 : |
[8 hours] Dimensional synthesis of mechanism: motion, path and function generation, precision point approach, Chebyshev spacing, Three-position synthesis, graphical approach for four-link mechanism.
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Course Objective
| 1 . |
To teach basic mechanisms and their kinematics analysis |
| 2 . |
To demonstrate the generation of a cam profile |
| 3 . |
To illustrate about in gear and gear trains |
| 4 . |
To understand the dimensional synthesis of mechanisms. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
CO1: Learn different mechanisms and their inversions. |
| 2 . |
CO2: Able to apply kinematic analysis of different mechanisms. |
| 3 . |
CO3: Gain knowledge of different cam follower mechanisms and learn to design cam profiles. |
| 4 . |
CO4: Understand the law of gearing and solve different gear train kinematics. |
| 5 . |
CO5: Able to synthesise motion, path and function using different mechanisms. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
S. S. Rattan, Theory of Machines, McGraw Hill , 7th Ed, 2021 |
| 2 . |
J. J. Uicker, G. R. Pennock, J. E. Shigley, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, Oxford Education , 6th Ed, 2020 |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
A. Ghosh and A. K. Mallick, Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, East-West Press , 5rd Ed., 2021 |
| 2 . |
R. S. Khurmi and J. K. Gupta, Theory of Machines, Eurasia Pub. House , 15th Ed., 2020 |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |
Journal: Mechanism and Machine Theory, Print ISSN: 0094-114X, Online ISSN: 1873-3999 |
| 2 . |
International Federation for the Promotion of Mechanism and Machine Science (IFToMM) |