ME301
MECHANISMS
Dr. Abdurrahim DAL
Course Information
Goals
To recognize the concepts and functions of the basic mechanisms and solving
the problems of mechanisms with the basic principles of kinematics and perform
the kinematic analysis of mechanisms and analyse a gear train.
Course Contents
Introduction to mechanism,
Basic concept of mechanism,
Element Pairs and kinematic chains,
Degrees of freedom, mobility, position, velocity and acceleration analysis of
linkagescam mechanisms, gear trains.
Course Information
Reference Books
*Joseph E., Shigley and John J. Uicker, “Theory of Machine and Mechanisms”,
McGraw-Hill,
Mechanisms, E. Söylemez, METU Publication
Mechanism Design, A.G Erdman.,G.N. Sandor, Prentice Hall
Course Information
Course Contents:
Introduction to Mechanisms
Some Basic Definitations
Main concepts of the mechanisms
Types of linkages and joints
Degree of freedom
Classification of mechanisms
Position analysis of planar mechanisms
Graphical solution method
Analytical solution method
Course Information
Course Contents:
Velocity analysis of planar mechanisms
Graphical solution method, velocity polygon
Analytical solution method
Instantaneous center of velocity
Acceleration analysis of planar mechanisms
Graphical solution method, velocity polygon
Analytical solution method
Gear trains
Position, velocity and acceleration analysis of planar mechanisms with computer
program
MATLAB/Simscape applications
Course Information
Exams and Course Grades
Homeworks
You will take at least 8 homeworks during semestre.
Students who are submitted the homeworks will be awarded the additional score
Midterm Exam (%40)
Final Exam (%60)
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
The Theory of Machines and Mechanims is an applied science that is used to
understand;
The relationships between the geomtry and motion of the parts of a machine and/or
mechaisms
The forces that produce these motions
Science of Mechanics deals with;
Motion
Time
Force
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Kinematics: deals with motion
Position, displacement
Velocity, rotational speed
Accelaration
Jerk
Kinetics: deals with force producing the motion
Note: In this course, all of the mechanisms parts will be assummed the rigid body
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Theory of the Rigid Body
If the distance between point A and B, L, doesn’t change, the body is rigid.
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Some Definiations
MACHINES:
An apparatus using mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite
function and together performing a particular task.
Combination of resistant bodies so arranged that by their means the mechanical forces
of nature can be compelled to do work accompanied by certain determinate motions.
MECHANSIMS: Assemblage of resistant bodies, connected by movable joints, to
form a closed kinematic chain with one link fixed and having the purpose of
transforming motion.
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Some Definiations
STRUCTURE: A structure is also a combination of resistant (rigid) bodies connected
by joints, but the purpose of a structure (such as a truss) is not to do work or to
transform motion, but to be rigid.
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Machine
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Structure
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Machine
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Machine
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Robot System
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Robot Mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Machine
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Examples of Machines, Mechasims and Stucture
Mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Basic sketch of the mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Basic sketch of the mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Basic sketch of the mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Basic sketch of the mechanism
Introduction to Mechanisms
The World of the Mechanisms
Basic sketch of the mechanism
