Basics of Kinematic analysis in Mechanism design

Learn about how to design and analyze simple planar mechanisms with case studies for mechanical design engineers

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Description

Mechanisms and structures are fundamental elements of any mechanical design.

In this course we will learn in depth about the fundamentals of mechanisms , the study of their motion and the application to actual product design

The following topics will be covered :

  • An overview of the mechanical design process and where mechanism design fits into the larger picture

  • What are functional requirements in product or systems design and the many functional keywords

  • A general approach in designing mechanisms from scratch

  • The difference between Analysis and Synthesis

  • Concept of Degrees of Freedom

  • Kinematic pairs and joints and their types

  • Planar and Spatial mechanisms introuction

  • Mobility Kutzbach criteria and examples

  • Criteria for spatial mechanism with examples

  • Kinematic inversions

  • Grashof criteria for 4 link mechanisms

  • Basics of position vectors

  • Loop closure equations

  • Finding position of a point on link

  • Velocity analysis Basics

  • Velocity analysis of 4 link mechanism and slider crank mechanisms

  • Finding velocity of any point on the links

  • Acceleration analysis introduction

  • Problems in acceleration analysis - How to find absolute accelerations for any point on the link

  • Static Force analysis

  • Dynamic force analysis and concepts of Inertia , D'alemberts principle applied

  • Problem in dynamic force analysis

  • Case studies in application of mechanism design to product design or systems design

This course is a deep dive in the world of mechanisms and the main purpose is to form a strong foundation to apply in actual engineering problems and go towards advanced design

Learning Outcomes Aimed

  • Develop a strong conceptual understanding of designing mechanism from fundamentals

  • Ability to develop analyses of mechanisms and understand the motion thoroughly

  • Develop understanding of the design process for new design

What You Will Learn!

  • The Design process for mechanism design in designing mechanical systems
  • Basics of Kinematic concepts - Degrees of freedom, mobility, Kinematic inversions etc
  • Position Analysis - Loop closure equations, Finding positions of points
  • Velocity analysis of Simple mechanisms
  • Acceleration analysis
  • Static Force analysis
  • Dynamic Force , Inertia force analysis
  • Case studies on actual applications of mechanism design principles

Who Should Attend!

  • Design engineers who regularly apply or want to apply engineering principles on product and systems design
  • Engineering students