Theory of simple mechanisms
MECHANISMS
Definitions and Terminology
1. Introduction
The subject Theory of Machines may be defined as that branch of Engineering-science, which deals with the study of relative motion between the various parts of a machine, and forces which act on them. The knowledge of this subject is very essential for an engineer in designing the various parts of a machine.
1.1 Sub-divisions of Theory of Machines
The Theory of Machines may be sub-divided into the following four branches: 1. Kinematics. It is that branch of Theory of Machines which deals with the relative motion between the various parts of the machines.
2. Dynamics. It is that branch of Theory of Machines which deals with the forces and their effects, while acting upon the machine parts in motion.
3. Kinetics. It is that branch of Theory of Machines which deals with the inertia forces which arise from the combined effect of the mass and motion of the machine parts
4. Statics. It is that branch of Theory of Machines which deals with the forces and their effects while the machine parts are at rest. The mass of the parts is assumed to be negligible.
1.2 A machine is a device which receives energy and transforms it into some useful work. A machine consists of a number of parts or bodies. In this chapter, we shall study the mechanisms of the various parts or bodies from which the machine is assembled. This is done by making one of the parts as fixed, and the relative motion of other parts is determined with respect to the fixed part.
2. Kinematic link or Element
Any part of a machine which moves relative to some other part is known as a kinematic link (or simply link) or an element. A link may consist of several parts, which are rigidly fastened together, so that they do not move relative to one another. For example, in a reciprocating steam engine, as shown above, crank, connecting rod, piston, engine frame and main bearings are the four links.
A link or an element need not to be a
Definitions and Terminology
1. Introduction
The subject Theory of Machines may be defined as that branch of Engineering-science, which deals with the study of relative motion between the various parts of a machine, and forces which act on them. The knowledge of this subject is very essential for an engineer in designing the various parts of a machine.
1.1 Sub-divisions of Theory of Machines
The Theory of Machines may be sub-divided into the following four branches: 1. Kinematics. It is that branch of Theory of Machines which deals with the relative motion between the various parts of the machines.
2. Dynamics. It is that branch of Theory of Machines which deals with the forces and their effects, while acting upon the machine parts in motion.
3. Kinetics. It is that branch of Theory of Machines which deals with the inertia forces which arise from the combined effect of the mass and motion of the machine parts
4. Statics. It is that branch of Theory of Machines which deals with the forces and their effects while the machine parts are at rest. The mass of the parts is assumed to be negligible.
1.2 A machine is a device which receives energy and transforms it into some useful work. A machine consists of a number of parts or bodies. In this chapter, we shall study the mechanisms of the various parts or bodies from which the machine is assembled. This is done by making one of the parts as fixed, and the relative motion of other parts is determined with respect to the fixed part.
2. Kinematic link or Element
Any part of a machine which moves relative to some other part is known as a kinematic link (or simply link) or an element. A link may consist of several parts, which are rigidly fastened together, so that they do not move relative to one another. For example, in a reciprocating steam engine, as shown above, crank, connecting rod, piston, engine frame and main bearings are the four links.
A link or an element need not to be a