What Is Theory of Machines
Introduction to mechanisms, velocity and acceleration analysis of mechanisms
Kinematic link (or) element
Structure
Difference between structure & machine
Comparison of Mechanism, Machine and Structure
Kinematic pair
Mechanism
Inversion of Mechanism
Coupler Curves
Inversions of Single Slider Chain
Quick return motion mechanisms.
Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms
Motion of a link
Rubbing Velocity at a Pin Joint
Acceleration in mechanisms
Selection of a Belt Drive
Types of Belt Drives
Types of Belts
Types of Flat Belt Drives
Velocity Ratio of Belt Drive
Velocity Ratio of a Compound Belt Drive
Slip of Belt
Length of an open Belt Drive
Length of a Cross Belt Drive
Power transmitted by a Belt
Ratio of Driving Tensions for Flat Belt Drive
Determination of Angle of Contact
Centrifugal Tension
Maximum Tension in the Belt
Condition for the Transmission of Maximum Power
Applications
Exercise Problems
CAM Introduction
Classification of Cams
Terms Used in Radial Cams
Motion of the Follower
Construction of Cam Profile for a Radial Cam
Gear Drive
Advantages and Disadvantages of Gear Drive
Classification of Toothed Wheels
Gears for connecting parallel shafts
Gears for connecting intersecting shafts:
Neither parallel nor intersecting shafts
Terms Used in Gears
Gear-Tooth Action
Constant Velocity Ratio
Conjugate Profiles
Forms of Teeth
Advantages of Cycloidal gear teeth
Systems of Gear Teeth
Length of Path of Contact
Length of Arc of Contact
Contact Ratio (or) Number of Pairs of Teeth in Contact
Interference in Involute Gears
Backlash
Governors
Types of Governors
Centrifugal Governors
Terms Used in Governors
Watt Governor
Porter Governor
Method of resolution of forces
Instantaneous centre method
Sensitiveness of Governors
Hunting
Isochronous Governors
Stability of Governors
Effort and Power of a Governor