Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

11. DESIGN OF MECHANISMS

· When we design gears, cams and mechanisms we are free to set and vary parameters. But, above this we often must select these components to start with.

· The selection of components can be aided by using techniques such as,

- schematics
- ratios
- common approaches

11. DESIGN OF MECHANISMS

11.1 SIMPLE GEAR TRAINS

11.2 LINKAGES

11.3 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

11.4 REFERENCES