Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook

Over 2000 Drawings Make This Trusted Guide a Gold Mine of Information for Learning and Innovation in Mechanical DesignThe fourth edition of this invention-inspiring engineering resource covers the past, present, and future of mechanisms and mechanical devices. You'll find drawings and descriptions of more than 2000 components that have proven themselves over time and can be incorporated into the very latest mechanical, electromechanical, and mechatronic products and systems. Overviews of robotics, rapid prototyping, MEMS, and nanotechnology, along with tutorial chapters on the basics of mechanisms and motion control, will bring you up-to-speed quickly on these cutting-edge topics. Comprehensive index to speed your search for topics of interest Glossaries of terms for gears, cams, mechanisms, and robotics New industrial robot specifications and applications Coverage of mobile robots for exploration, scientific research, and defense INSIDEMechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook,Fourth Edition: * Basics of Mechanisms * Motion Control Systems * Industrial Robots * Mobile Robots * Drives and Mechanisms That Include Linkages, Gears, Cams, Genevas, and Ratchets * Clutches and Brakes * Devices That Latch, Fasten, and Clamp * Chains, Belts, Springs, and Screws * Shaft Couplings and Connections * Machines That Perform Specific Motions or Package, Convey, Handle, or Assure Safety * Systems for Torque, Speed, Tension, and Limit Control * Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electric, and Electronic Instruments and Controls * Computer-Aided Design Concepts * Rapid Prototyping * New Directions in Mechanical EngineeringSclater, Neil is the author of 'Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071467612 and ISBN 0071467610.