Standard

DDS 230 - Mechanisms I

Course Description

Emphasizes familiarization with and utilization of common linkage types. Students apply linkage concepts to specific problems. Topics include: direct linkages, multi-linkages, standardized gear boxes, and fundamental robotics concepts.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Direct Linkages

Class

4

Multi-Linkages

D. Lab

6

Standardized Gear Boxes

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Fundamental Robotics Concepts

Credit

7

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

DDS 229

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

DIRECT LINKAGES

15

15

0

Crank-slider linkages

Explain and give examples of usage for simple crank-slider linkages.

 

 

 

Velocity and acceleration

Determine velocity and acceleration of simple linkages using velocity and acceleration polygons.

 

 

 

Paths

Plot the paths of simple linkages.

 

 

 

MULTI-LINKAGES

15

30

0

Four-bar linkages

Explain the basic types of four-bar linkages.

 

 

 

Linkages

Given lengths of the four links, determine if it is possible to utilize those links to make a four-bar linkage.

 

 

 

Paths

Make scale drawings of four-bar linkages and determine the extreme points of the follower.

 

 

 

STANDARDIZED GEAR BOXES

5

10

0

Applications

List and explain various usages of gear boxes.

 

 

 

Reference sources

Identify from various reference sources standard bear boxes that can be used for specific situations.

 

 

 

FUNDAMENTAL ROBOTICS CONCEPTS

5

5

0

Usage

Define and list usages and advantages of industrial robotics.

 

 

 

Systems

List and explain the four primary parts of an industrial robotics system.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Ardayfio. (1987). Fundamentals of robotics. New York: Dekker.

Critchlow, A. J. (1986). Introduction to robotics. New York: Macmillan.

Hall, A. S. (1986). Kinematics & linkage design. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press.

McCarthy, J. M. (Ed.). (1986). Kinematics of robot manipulators. Cambridge, MA: MIT.

McCloy, D., & Harris, D. M. (1986). Robotics: An introduction. New York: Halsted Press.

Schwartz, J. T., et al. (Eds.). (1987). Planning, geometry, & complexity of robot motion. Norwood, NJ: Ablex.