Sclater N. Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook

5 nd edition. — McGraw-Hill, 2011. 560 p. — ISBN: 0071704426.Fully revised throughout, this abundantly illustrated reference describes proven mechanisms and mechanical devices. Each illustration represents a design concept that can easily be recycled for use in new or modified mechanical, electromechanical, or mechatronic products. Tutorials on the basics of mechanisms and motion control systems introduce you to those subjects or act as a refresher.
Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, contains new chapters on mechanisms for converting renewable energy into electrical power, 3D digital prototyping and simulation, and progress in MEMS and nanotechnology based on carbon nanotubes. A new chapter on stationary and mobile robots describes their roles in industry, science, national defense, and medicine. The latest advances in rapid prototyping are also discussed. This practical guide will get you up to speed on many classical mechanical devices as well as the hot new topics in mechanical engineering.Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook, Fifth Edition, covers:
Basics of mechanisms
Motion control systems
New stationary and mobile robots
New mechanisms for renewable power generation
Drives and mechanisms with linkages, gears, cams, genevas, and ratchets
Clutches and brakes
Latching, fastening, and clamping devices and mechanisms
Chains, belts, springs, and screws
Shaft couplings and connections
Motion-specific devices
Packaging, conveying, handling, and safety mechanisms and machines
Torque, speed, tension, and limit control systems
nstruments and controls: pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and electronic
New 3D digital prototyping and simulation techniques
New rapid prototyping methods
New directions in mechanical engineering