ME 5243 Lecture Handouts & Supplementary Examples

Index

• Chapter 1 from Sandor & Erdman "Advanced Mechanism Design"
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• Limits of Motion of Four-Bar Linkages
• Mechanical Advantage / Instant Center Analysis
• Type Synthesis Papers
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• Basic Kinematic Chains (BKC's)
• Loop Equations
• Example two point synthesis programs for motion generation
• Notes on M-K Circles for three precision position synthesis
• Concurrency Point Solution for Four Precision Positions
• Dimensional Synthesis Papers
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• Starting the ADAMS Dynamic Analysis Program
• Cognate Four-Bar Linkages
• Application of Cognates: Synthesizing a Watt I Parallel Motion Generator
• Slides corresponding to "Circuit Analysis of Watt Chain Six-Bar Mechanisms"
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• Solution Rectification Papers
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• Motion Generation: Three Position Graphical Synthesis
• Transmission Angle Rectification
• Safety Training Video Record