IPPC-207 Theory of Machines

Section A

Analysis of planar mechanisms

Kinematics of machine, Kinematic link and their different types, types of kinematic pair, kinematic chain, mechanism and inversions of four bar chain and slider crank mechanism. Degree of freedom, synthesis of linkages – number synthesis, Grashof’s criterion and introduction to dimensional synthesis.


Cams and Follower

Types of cams and followers, cam terminology, types of motion of the follower, analysis of motion of the follower, analysis of motion of the follower for cams with specified contour


Section B

Governors

Different types of centrifugal and inertia governors: hunting, isochronism, stability, effort and power of governor, controlling force


Flywheel

Flywheel basics, Coefficient of Fluctuation of Speed, Energy Stored in a Flywheel, Dimensions of the Flywheel Rim, Flywheel in Punching Press.


Section C

Brakes and Clutches

Types of brakes, principle and function of various types of brakes, problems to determine braking capacity, Introduction to Clutch and its different types, Principle of Friction Clutch, Clutch Lining and friction materials used in Friction Clutches, Torque transmitted


Gear Trains

Definition of simple, compound, reverted and epicyclical gear trains, velocity ratio of epicyclical gear trains.