Sclater Neil, Chironis Nicholas P. Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook

Fourth Edition. — McGraw-Hill Professional, 2006. — 551 p.Handbook of mechanisms and their application in various systems.Basics of mechanismsPhysical Principles
Inclined Plane
Pulley Systems
Screw-Type Jack
Levers and Mechanisms
Linkages
Specialized Mechanisms
Gears and Gearing
Pulleys and Belts
Sprockets and Chains
Cam Mechanisms
Motion control systems
Motion Control Systems Overview
Glossary of Motion Control Terms
Mechanical Components form Specialized Motion-Control Systems
Servomotors, Stepper Motors, and Actuators for Motion Control
Servosystem Feedback Sensors
Solenoids and Their Applications
Industrial robots
Introduction to Robots
Industrial Robots
Mechanism for Planar Manipulation with Simplified Kinematics
Tool-Changing Mechanism for Robot
Piezoelectric Motor in Robot Finger Joint
Self-Reconfigurable, Two-Arm Manipulator with Bracing
Improved Roller and Gear Drives for Robots and Vehicles
Glossary of Robotic Terms
Mobile scientific, Military, And
Research robots
introduction to Mobile Robots
Scientific Mobile Robots
Military Mobile Robots
Research Mobile Robots
Second-Generation Six-Limbed Experimental Robot
All-Terrain Vehicle with Self-Righting and Pose Control
Linkages: Drives and Mechanisms
Four-Bar Linkages and Typical Industrial Applications
Seven Linkages for Transport Mechanisms
Five Linkages for Straight-Line Motion
Six Expanding and Contracting Linkages
Four Linkages for Different Motions
Nine linkages for Accelerating and Decelerating linear Motions
Twelve Linkages for Multiplying Short Motions
Four Parallel-Link Mechanisms
Seven Stroke Multiplier Linkages
Nine Force and Stroke Multiplier Linkages
Eighteen Variations of Differential Linkage
Four-Bar Space Mechanisms
Seven Three-Dimensional Linkage Drives
Thirteen Different Toggle Linkage Applications
Hinged Links and Torsion Bushings Soft-Start Drives
Eight Linkages for Band Clutches and Brakes
Design of Crank-and-Rocker Links for Optimum
Force Transmission
Design of Four-Bar Linkages for Angular Motion
Multi-Bar Linkages for Curvilinear Motions
Roberts’ Law Helps to Design Alternate Four-Bar Linkages
Slider-Crank Mechanism
Gears: Devices, Drives, And mechanisms
Gears and Eccentric Disk Provide Quick Indexing
Odd-Shaped Planetary Gears Smooth Stop and Go
Cycloid Gear Mechanism Controls Pump Stroke
Gears Convert Rotary-to-Linear Motion
Twin-Motor Planetary Gears Offer Safety and Dual-Speed
Eleven Cycloid Gear Mechanisms
Five Cardan-Gear Mechanisms
Controlled Differential Gear Drives
Flexible Face-Gears are Efficient High-Ratio Speed Reducers
Rotary Sequencer Gears Turn Coaxially
Planetary Gear Systems
Noncircular Gears are Balanced for Speed
Sheet-Metal Gears, Sprockets, Worms, and Ratchets
for Light Loads
Thirteen Ways Gears and Clutches Can Change Speed Ratios
Gear and Clutch Shifting Mechanisms
Twinworm Gear Drive Offers Bidirectional Output
Elastomeric Gear Bearings Equalize Torque Loads
Redundant Gearing in Helicopter Transmits Torque
Worm Gear Friction Reduced by Oil Pressure
Bevel and Hypoid Gear Design Prevents Undercutting
Geared Electromechanical Rotary Joint
Geared Speed Reducers Offer One-Way Output
Design of Geared Five-Bar Mechanisms
Equations for Designing Geared Cycloid Mechanisms
Design Curves and Equations for Gear-Slider Mechanisms
Cam, Geneva, And ratchet drives
And mEchanisms
cam-Controlled Planetary Gear System
Five Cam-Stroke-Amplifying Mechanisms
Cam-Curve-Generating Mechanisms
Fifteen Different Cam Mechanisms
Ten Special-Function Cams
Twenty Geneva Drives
Six Modified Geneva Drives
Kinematics of External Geneva Wheels
Kinematics of Internal Geneva Wheels
Star Wheels Challenge Geneva Drives for Indexing
Ratchet-Tooth Speed-Change Drive
Modified Ratchet Drive
Eight Toothless Ratchets
Analysis of Ratchet Wheels
Clutches and brakes
Twelve Clutches with External or Internal Control
Spring-Wrapped Clutch Slips at Preset Torque
Controlled-Slip Expands Spring Clutch Applications
Spring Bands Improve Overrunning Clutch
Slip and Bidirectional Clutches Combine to Control Torque
Walking Pressure Plate Delivers Constant Torque
Seven Overrunning Clutches
One-Way Clutch has Spring-Loaded Pins and Sprags
Roller Clutch provides Two Output Speeds
Seven Overriding Clutches
Ten Applications for Overrunning Clutches
Eight Sprag Clutch Applications
Six Small Clutches Perform Precise Tasks
Twelve Different Station Clutches
Twelve Applications for Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes
Roller Locking Mechanism Contains Two Overrunning Clutches
Latching, Fastening, And clamPing
Devices And mechanisms
sixteen Latch, Toggle, and Trigger Devices
Fourteen Snap-Action Devices
Remote Controlled Latch
Toggle Fastener Inserts, Locks, and Releases Easily
Grapple Frees Loads Automatically
Quick-Release Lock Pin has a Ball Detent
Automatic Brake Locks Hoist when Driving Torque Ceases
Lift-Tong Mechanism Firmly Grips Objects
Perpendicular-Force Latch
Two Quick-Release Mechanisms
Ring Springs Clamp Platform Elevator into Position
Cammed Jaws in Hydraulic Cylinder Grip Sheet Metal
Quick-Acting Clamps for Machines and Fixtures
Nine Friction Clamping Devices
Detents for Stopping Mechanical Movements
Twelve Clamping Methods for Aligning Adjustable Parts
Spring-Loaded Chucks and Holding Fixtures
Chain and belt devices and mechanisms
Twelve Variable-Speed Belt and Chain Drives
Belts and Chains are Available
in Manydifferent Forms
Change Center Distance without Altering Speed Ratio
Motor Mount Pivots to Control Belt Tension
Ten Roller Chains and their Adaptations
Twelve Applications for Roller Chain
Six Mechanisms for Reducing Pulsations in Chain Drives
Spring And screw devices and mechanisms
Flat Springs in Mechanisms
Twelve Ways to Use Metal Springs
Seven Overriding Spring Mechanisms for Low-Torque Drives
Six Spring Motors and Associated Mechanisms
Twelve Air Spring Applications
Novel Applications for Different Springs
Applications for Belleville Springs
Vibration Control with Spring Linkage
Twenty Screw Devices
Ten Applications for Screw Mechanisms
Seven Special Screw Arrangements
Fourteen Spring and Screw adjusting Devices
Shaft couplings and connections
Four Couplings for Parallel Shafts
Links and Disks Couple Offset Shafts
Disk-and-Link Couplings Simplify Torque Transmission
Interlocking Space-Frames Flex as they Transmit Shaft Torque
Coupling with Off-Center Pins Connects Misaligned Shafts
Universal Joint Transmits Torque 45° At Constant Speed
Ten Universal Shaft Couplings
Nineteen Methods for Coupling Rotating Shafts
Five Different Pin-and-Link Couplings
Ten Different Splined Connections
Fourteen Ways to Fasten Hubs to Shafts
Motion-Specific devices,
Mechanisms, And machines
timing Belts, Four-Bar linkage Team Up for Smooth Indexing
Ten Indexing and Intermittent Mechanisms
Twenty-Seven Rotary-to-Reciprocating Motion and Dwell Mechanisms
Five Friction Mechanisms for Intermittent Rotary Motion
Nine Different Ball Slides for Linear Motion
Ball-Bearing Screws Convert Rotary to Linear Motion
Nineteen Arrangements for Changing Linear Motion
Five Adjustable-Output Mechanisms
Four Different Reversing Mechanisms
Ten Mechanical Computing Mechanisms
Seven Different Mechanical Power Amplifiers
Forty-Three Variable-Speed Drives
and Transmissions
Ten Variable-Speed Friction Drives
Four Drives Convert Oscillating Motion to One-Way Rotation
Operating Principles of Liquid, Semisolid, and Vacuum Pumps
Twelve Different Rotary-Pump Actions
Packaging, Conveying, Handling,
And safety mechanisms And machines
Fifteen Devices that Sort, Feed, or Weigh
Seven Cutting Mechanisms
Two Flipping Mechanisms
One Vibrating Mechanism
Seven Basic Parts Selectors
Eleven Parts-Handling Mechanisms
Seven Automatic-Feed Mechanisms
Fifteen Conveyor Systems for Production Machines
Seven Traversing Mechanisms
for Winding Machines
Vacuum Pickup for Positioning Pills
Machine Applies Labels from Stacks or Rollers
Twenty High-Speed Machines for Applying Adhesives
Twenty-Four Automatic Mechanisms for Stopping
Unsafe Machines
Six Automatic Electrical Circuits for
Stopping Textile Machines
Six Automatic Mechanisms for Assuring
Safe Machine Operation
Torque, Speed, Tension, And limit
control systems
Applications of the Differential Winch to Control Systems
Six Ways to Prevent Reverse Rotation
Caliper Brakes Keep Paper Tension in Web Presses
Control System for Paper Cutting
Warning System Prevents Overloading of Boom
Lever System Monitors Cable Tension
Eight Torque-Limiters Protect Light-Duty Drives
Thirteen Limiters Prevent Overloading
Seven Ways to Limit Shaft Rotation
Mechanical Systems for Controlling Tension and Speed
Nine Drives for Controlling Tension
Limit Switches in Machinery
Nine Automatic Speed Governors
Eight Speed Control Devices for Mechanisms
Instruments and controls: Pneumatic,
Hydraulic, Electric, And electronic
Twenty-Four Mechanisms Actuated by Pneumatic or Hydraulic Cylinders
Foot-Controlled Braking System
Fifteen Tasks for Pneumatic Power
Ten Applications for Metal Diaphragms and Capsules
Nine Differential Transformer Sensors
High-Speed Electronic Counters
Applications for Permanent Magnets
Nine Electrically Driven Hammers
Sixteen Thermostatic Instruments and Controls
Eight Temperature-Regulating Controls
Seven Photoelectric Controls
Liquid Level Indicators and Controllers
Applications for Explosive-Cartridge Devices
Centrifugal, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Governors
Computer-Aided design concepts
Introduction to Computer-Aided Design
Rapid prOtotyping
Rapid Prototyping Focuses on Building
Functional Parts
Rapid Prototype Processes
Rapid Prototyping Steps
Commercial Rapid Prototyping Choices
New directions in mechanical
engineering
The Role of Microtechnology in Mechanical Engineering
Micromachines Open a New Frontier for Machine Design
Multilevel Fabrication Permits more Complex and Functional Mems
gallery of Mems electron-Microscope Images
Mems chips Become Integrated Microcontrol Systems
Alternative Materials for Building Mems
liga: An Alternative Method for Making Microminiature Parts
Miniature Multispeed Transmissions for Small Motors
The Role of Nanotechnology in Mechanical Engineering
What are Carbon Nanotubes?
Nanoactuators Based on Electrostatic Forces on Dielectrics