Mechanics

Reference Material: Chapter 7, PP 137-165, Design and Problem Solving in Technology, "Hutchinson and Karsnitz." ISBN 0-8273-5244-1

• Defining Force and Motion
  • Measuring Rotational Speed
  • Twisting Forces; Defining Torque (or Moment of a Force)
• Design of a Robot Arm
  • Specifications (requirements)
  • Size and Location Preliminary Layouts
  • Types and Estimating Loads
  • Types and Estimates of Motion
  • Power (of Rotation)
  • Properties of DC Electric Gear Motors
  • Methods to Change Rotational Speed and Torque
    • Matching a Motor to Its Job
    • Spur Gears
    • Worm Gears
    • Chain (belt) Drives
  • Design Sketches and Final Engineering Drawings
  • Detail Design
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  • Course Plan below.........
    • Design of the Elbow Joint
    • Design Analysis of Estimates of Robot Elbow Loads (Torque/Moment), Speeds, and Power
    • Properties of D/C Electric Gear Motors
    • Design of Chain Belt Drive
  • Design of Wrist Joint
  • Design of Shoulder Joint
    • Worm Gears
  • Shaft Design
    • Attaching methods
    • bearings
  • Hand Designs
    • Servo Motors
  • Mechanical Drawing Packages
    • Structure
    • Types of Drawing Required
    • Drawing Assignment
      • Orthographic
      • 3 Space
  • Build Robot Arm
  • Test Robot Arm