MECHANICS OF

MACHINES
Lecture 1: Introduction
By Dr. Yumna Qureshi

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, IST

Introduction

• Machine Vs. Mechanism

• Kinetics Vs. Kinematics

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Basic Terminologies
• Linkage
• Frame
• Links– rigid body
• Joint

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Joints
• Primary joint (full joint)
• Revolute joint
• Sliding joint
• Higher-order joint (half joint)
• Cam joint
• Gear connection
Links
• Simple link
• Complex link

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Introduction
• Kinematic Diagram

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Introduction
• Kinematic Diagram

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Introduction
• Kinematic Diagram

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Introduction
• Kinematic Diagram

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Mobility: Gruebler’s Equation

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Types of Mechanisms
• Constrained mechanism
• Locked mechanism
• Unconstrained mechanism

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Examples of Commonly Used Links and Joints

• Eccentric Crank

• Pin-in-a-Slot Joint

• Screw Joint

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Example of Kinematic diagram
• Frame
• Links
• Joints
• Point of Interest

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