Item Detail Information
Book
|
Title
Mechanisms and mechanical devices sourcebook
Call No
TJ181
Edition
3rd ed.
Subjects
Language
English
Published
New York : McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Publication Desc
xv, 495 p. : ill. ;
ISBN
0071361693
LCCN
2001030297
Dimensions
29 cm.
General Note
Rev. ed of: Mechanisms & mechanical devices sourcebook / [edited by] Nicholas P. Chironis, Neil Sclater. 2nd ed. 1996.
Content Note
Chapter 1Motion Control Systems -- 1 -- Motion Control Systems Overview -- 2 -- Glossary of Motion Control Terms -- 9 -- High-Speed Gearheads Improve Small Servo Performance -- 10 -- Modular Single-Axis Motion Systems -- 12 -- Mechanical Components Form Specialized Motion-Control Systems -- 13 -- Servomotors, Stepper Motors, and Actuators for Motion Control -- 14 -- Servosystem Feedback Sensors -- 22 -- Solenoids and Their Applications -- 29 -- Chapter 2 Robot Mechanisms -- 33 -- Industrial Robots -- 34 -- FANUC Robot Specifications -- 38 -- Mechanism for Planar Manipulation With Simplified Kinematics -- 43 -- Tool-Changing Mechanism for Robot -- 44 -- Piezoelectric Motor in Robot Finger Joint -- 45 -- Six-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Minimanipulator -- 46 -- Self-Reconfigurable, Two-Arm Manipulator With Bracing -- 47 -- Improved Roller and Gear Drives for Robots and Vehicles -- 48 -- All-Terrain Vehicle With Self-Righting and Pose Control -- 49 -- Chapter 3 Parts-Handling Mechanisms -- 51 -- Mechanisms That Sort, Feed, or Weigh -- 52 -- Cutting Mechanisms -- 56 -- Flipping Mechanisms -- 58 -- Vibrating Mechanism -- 58 -- Seven Basic Parts Selectors -- 59 -- Eleven Parts-Handling Mechanisms -- 60 -- Seven Automatic-Feed Mechanisms -- 62 -- Seven Linkages for Transport Mechanisms -- 65 -- Conveyor Systems for Production Machines -- 68 -- Traversing Mechanisms for Winding Machines -- 73 -- Vacuum Pickup Positions Pills -- 75 -- Machine Applies Labels from Stacks or Rollers -- 75 -- High-Speed Machines for Adhesive Applications -- 76 -- Automatic Stopping Mechanisms for Faulty Machine Operation -- 82 -- Electrical Automatic Stopping Mechanisms -- 88 -- Automatic Safety Mechanisms for Operating Machines -- 90 -- Chapter 4 Reciprocating and General-Purpose Mechanism -- 93 -- Gears and Eccentric Disk Combine in Quick Indexing -- 94 -- Timung Belts, Four-Bar Linkage Team Up for Smooth Indexing -- 95 -- Modified Ratchet Drive -- 96 -- Odd Shapes in Planetary Give Smooth Stop and Go -- 97 -- Cycloid Gear Mechanism Controls Stroke of Pump -- 99 -- Converting Rotary-to-Linear Motion -- 100 -- New Star Wheels Challenge Geneva Drives for Indexing -- 100 -- Geneva Mechanisms -- 103 -- Modified Geneva Drives -- 106 -- Indexing and Intermittent Mechanisms -- 108 -- Rotary-to-Reciprocating Motion and Dwell Mechanisms -- 116 -- Friction Devices for Intermittent Rotary Motion -- 122 -- No Teeth on These Ratchets -- 124 -- Cam-Controlled Planetary Gear System -- 125 -- Chapter 5 Special-Purpose Mechanisms -- 127 -- Nine Different Ball Slides for Linear Motion -- 128 -- Ball-Bearing Screws Convert Rotary to Linear Motion -- 130 -- Three-Point Gear/Leadscrew Positioning -- 131 -- Unique Linkage Produces Precise Straight-Line Motion -- 132 -- Twelve Expanding and Contracting Devices -- 134 -- Five Linkages for Straight-Line Motion -- 136 -- Linkage Ratios for Straight-Line Mechanisms -- 138 -- Linkages for Other Motions -- 139 -- Five Cardan-Gear Mechanisms -- 140 -- Ten Ways to Change Straight-Line Direction -- 142 -- Nine More Ways to Change Straight-Line Direction -- 144 -- Linkages for Accelerating and Decelerating Linear Strokes -- 146 -- Linkages for Multiplying Short Motions -- 148 -- Parallel-Link Mechanisms -- 150 -- Stroke Multiplier -- 150 -- Force and Stroke Multipliers -- 152 -- Stroke-Amplifying Mechanisms -- 154 -- Adjustable-Stroke Mechanisms -- 155 -- Adjustable-Output Mechanisms -- 156 -- Reversing Mechanisms -- 158 -- Computing Mechanisms -- 159 -- Eighteen Variations of Differential Linkage -- 163 -- Space Mechanisms -- 165 -- Seven Popular Types of Three-Dimensional Drives -- 167 -- Inchworm Actuator -- 172 -- Chapter 6 Spring, Bellow, Flexure, Screw, and Ball Devices -- 173 -- Flat Springs in Mechanisms -- 174 -- Pop-Up Springs Get New Backbone -- 176 -- Twelve Ways to Put Springs to Work -- 177 -- Overriding Spring Mechanisms for Low-Torque Drives -- 179 -- Spring Motors and Typical Associated Mechanisms -- 181 -- Flexures Accurately Support Pivoting Mechanisms and Instruments -- 183 -- Taut Bands and Leadscrew Provide Accurate Rotary Motion -- 185 -- Air Spring Mechanisms -- 186 -- Obtaining Variable Rates from Springs -- 188 -- Belleville Springs -- 189 -- Spring-Type Linkage for Vibration Control -- 190 -- Twenty Screw Devices -- 191 -- Ten Ways to Employ Screw Mechanisms -- 194 -- Seven Special Screw Arrangements -- 195 -- Fourteen Adjusting Devices -- 196 -- Linear Roller Bearings Are Suited for High-Load, Heavy-Duty Tasks -- 197 -- Chapter 7 Cam, Toggle, Chain, and Belt Mechanisms -- 199 -- Cam Basics -- 200 -- Cam-Curve Generating Mechanisms -- 201 -- Fifteen Ideas for Cam Mechanisms -- 207 -- Special-Function Cams -- 209 -- Cam Drives for Machine Tools -- 210 -- Toggle Linkage Applications in Different Mechanisms -- 211 -- Sixteen Latch, Toggle, and Trigger Devices -- 213 -- Six Snap-Action Mechanisms -- 215 -- Eight Snap-Action Devices -- 217 -- Applications of the Differential Winch to Control Systems -- 219 -- Six Applications for mechanical Power Amplifiers -- 221 -- Variable-Speed Belt and Chain Drives -- 224 -- Getting in Step With Hybrid Belts -- 227 -- Change Center Distance Without Affecting Speed Ratio -- 231 -- Motor Mount Pivots for Controlled Tension -- 231 -- Bushed Roller Chains and Their Adaptations -- 232 -- Six Ingenious Jobs for Roller Chain -- 234 -- Six More Jobs for Roller Chain -- 236 -- Mechanisms for Reducing Pulsations in Chain Drives -- 238 -- Smoother Drive Without Gears -- 240 -- Chapter 8 Geared Systems and Variable-Speed Mechanisms -- 241 -- Gears and Gearing -- 242 -- Nutating-Plate Drive -- 243 -- Cone Drive Needs No Gears or Pulleys -- 244 -- Variable-Speed Mechanical Drives -- 245 -- Unidirectional Drive -- 253 -- More Variable-Speed Drives -- 254 -- Variable-Speed Friction Drives -- 256 -- Variable-Speed Drives and Transmissions -- 258 -- Precision Ball Bearings Replace Gears in Tiny Speed Reducers -- 260 -- Multifunction Flywheel Smoothes Friction in Tape Cassette Drive -- 261 -- Controlled Differential Drives -- 262 -- Twin-Motor Planetary Gears Provide Safety Plus Dual-Speed -- 263 -- Harmonic-Drive Speed Reducers -- 263 -- Flexible Face-Gears Make Efficient High-Reduction Drives -- 266 -- Compact Rotary Sequencer -- 267 -- Planetary Gear Systems -- 268 -- Noncircular Gears -- 275 -- Sheet-Metal Gears, Sprockets, Worms, and Ratchets -- 279 -- How to Prevent Reverse Rotation -- 281 -- Gear-Shift Arrangements -- 282 -- Shifting Mechanisms for Gears and Clutches -- 284 -- Fine-Focus Adjustments -- 286 -- Ratchet-Tooth Speed-Change Drive -- 287 -- Twinworm Gear Drive -- 287 -- Compliant Gearing for Redundant Torque Drive -- 289 -- Lighter, More-Efficient Helicopter Transmissions -- 290 -- Worm Gear With Hydrostatic Engagement -- 290 -- Straddle Design of Spiral Bevel and Hypoid Gears -- 292 -- Chapter 9 Coupling, Clutching, and Braking Devices -- 293 -- Coupling of Parallel Shafts -- 294 -- Novel Linkage Couples Offset Shafts -- 295 -- Disk-and-Link Coupling Simplifies Transmissions -- 296 -- Interlocking Space-Frames Flex as They Transmit Shaft Torque -- 297 -- Off-Center Pins Cancel Misalignment of Shafts -- 299 -- Hinged Links and Torsion Bushings Give Drives a Soft Start -- 300 -- Universal Joint Relays Power 45[degree] at Constant Speeds -- 301 -- Basic Mechanical Clutches -- 302 -- Spring-Wrapped Slip Clutches -- 304 -- Controlled-Slip Concept Adds New Uses for Spring Clutches -- 306 -- Spring Bands Grip Tightly to Drive Overrunning Clutch -- 307 -- Slip and Bidirectional Clutches Combine to Control Torque -- 308 -- Walking Pressure Plate Delivers Constant Torque -- 309 -- Conical-Rotor Motor Provides Instant Clutching or Braking -- 310 -- Fast-Reversal Reel Drive -- 310 -- Seven Overrunning Clutches -- 311 -- Spring-Loaded Pins aid Sprags in One-Way Clutch -- 312 -- Roller-Type Clutch -- 312 -- One-Way Output From Speed Reducers -- 313 -- Springs, Shuttle Pinion, and Sliding Ball Perform in One-Way Drives -- 314 -- Details of Overriding Clutches -- 316 -- Ten Ways to Apply Overrunning Clutches -- 318 -- Applications for Sprag-Type Clutches -- 320 -- Small Mechanical Clutches for Precise Service -- 322 -- Mechanisms for Station Clutches -- 324 -- Twelve Applications for Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes -- 326 -- Trip Roller Clutch -- 328 -- Geared Electromechanical Rotary Joint -- 329 -- Ten Universal Shaft Couplings -- 330 -- Methods for Coupling Rotating Shafts -- 332 -- Linkages for Band Clutches and Brakes -- 336 -- Special Coupling Mechanisms -- 337 -- Link Coupling Mechanisms -- 338 -- Chapter 10 Torque-Limiting, Tensioning, and Governing Devices -- 339 -- Caliper Brakes Help Maintain Proper Tension in Press Feed -- 340 -- Sensors Aid Clutch/Brakes -- 340 -- Warning Device Prevents Overloading of Boom -- 341 -- Constant Watch on Cable Tension -- 341 -- Torque-Limiters Protect Light-Duty Drives -- 342 -- Limiters Prevent Overloading -- 343 -- Seven Ways to Limit Shaft Rotation -- 346 -- Mechanical Systems for Controlling Tension and Speed -- 348 -- Drives for Controlling Tension -- 352 -- Switch Prevents Overloading of a Hoist -- 355 -- Mechanical, Geared, and Cammed Limit Switches -- 356 -- Limit Switches in Machinery -- 358 -- Automatic Speed Governors -- 362 -- Centrifugal, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Governors -- 364 -- Speed Control Devices for Mechanisms -- 366 -- Floating-Pinion Torque Splitter -- 367 -- Chapter 11 Pneumatic and Hydraulic Machine and Mechanism Control -- 369 -- Designs and Operating Principles of Typical Pumps -- 370 -- Rotary-Pump Mechanisms -- 374 -- Mechanisms Actuated by Pneumatic or Hydraulic Cylinders -- 376 -- Foot-Controlled Braking System -- 378 -- Linkages Actuate Steering in a Tractor -- 378 -- Fifteen Jobs for Pneumatic Power -- 379 -- Ten Ways to Use Metal Diaphragms and Capsules -- 380 -- Differential Transformer Sensing Devices -- 382 -- High-Speed Counters -- 384 -- Designing With Permanent Magnets -- 385 -- Permanent Magnet Mechanisms -- 387 -- Electrically Driven Hammer Mechanisms -- 390 -- Thermostatic Mechanisms -- 392 -- Temperature-Regulating Mechanisms -- 396 --
Photoelectric Controls -- 398 -- Liquid Level Indicators and Controllers -- 400 -- Instant Muscle With Pyrotechnic Power -- 402 -- Chapter 12 Fastening, Latching, Clamping, and Chucking Devices -- 405 -- Remotely Controlled Latch -- 406 -- Toggle Fastener Inserts, Locks, and Releases Easily -- 407 -- Grapple Frees Loads Automatically -- 407 -- Quick-Release Lock Pin Has a Ball Detent -- 408 -- Automatic Brake Locks Hoist When Driving Torque Ceases -- 408 -- Lift-Tong Mechanism Firmly Grips Objects -- 409 -- Perpendicular-Force Latch -- 409 -- Quick-Release Mechanisms -- 410 -- Ring Springs Clamp Platform Elevator Into Position -- 411 -- Quick-Acting Clamps for Machines and Fixtures -- 412 -- Friction Clamping Devices -- 414 -- Detents for Stopping Mechanical Movements -- 416 -- Ten Different Splined Connections -- 418 -- Fourteen Ways to Fasten Hubs to Shafts -- 420 -- Clamping Devices for Accurately Aligning Adjustable Parts -- 422 -- Spring-Loaded Chucks and Holding Fixtures -- 424 -- Short In-Line Turnbuckle -- 424 -- Actuator Exerts Tensile or Compressive Axial Load -- 425 -- Gripping System for Mechanical Testing of Composites -- 426 -- Passive Capture Joint With Three Degrees of Freedom -- 427 -- Probe-and-Socket Fasteners for Robotic Assembly -- 428 -- Chapter 13 Key Equations and Charts for Designing Mechanisms -- 429 -- Four-Bar Linkages and Typical Industrial Applications -- 430 -- Designing Geared Five-Bar Mechanisms -- 432 -- Kinematics of Intermittent Mechanisms--The External Geneva Wheel -- 436 -- Kinematics of Intermittent Mechanisms--The Internal Geneva Wheel -- 439 -- Equations for Designing Cycloid Mechanisms -- 442 -- Designing Crank-and-Rocker Links With Optimum Force Transmission -- 445 -- Design Curves and Equations for Gear-Slider Mechanisms -- 448 -- Designing Snap-Action Toggles -- 452 -- Feeder Mechanisms for Angular Motions -- 455 -- Feeder Mechanisms for Curvilinear Motions -- 456 -- Roberts' Law Helps to Find Alternate Four-Bar Linkages -- 459 -- Ratchet Layout Analyzed -- 460 -- Slider-Crank Mechanism -- 461 -- Chapter 14 New Directions in Machine Design -- 463 -- Software Improvements Expand CAD Capabilities -- 464 -- New Processes Expand Choices for Rapid Prototyping -- 468 -- Micromachines Open a New Frontier for Machine Design -- 475 -- Multilevel Fabrication Permits More Complex and Functional MEMS -- 478 -- Miniature Multispeed Transmissions for Small Motors -- 481 -- MEMS Chips Become Integrated Microcontrol Systems -- 482 -- LIGA: An Alternative Method for Making Microminiature Parts -- 484.
MLA
APA
Chicago
0
/
0