MechanismsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• knows the most common lever mechanisms, is able to draw a kinematic diagram and calculate mobility
• is able to calculate the positions, speeds and accelerations of the levers of a plane mechanism, as well as the supporting forces
• is able to design a plane mechanism that makes the desired trajectory
• understands the principles of balancing and the design principles of a cam mechanism
• is able to use CAD software to simulate mechanisms.

Content

• Most common level mechanisms
• Mobility
• Calculation of position, speed and acceleration
• Calculation of dynamic forces and stresses
• Mechanism design and model building
• Cam mechanisms
• Balancing
• Mechanism simulation with CAD software

Qualifications

Dynamics and Its Applications

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to solve the basic cases correctly.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can draw a kinematic diagram of a plane mechanism and calculate the mobility. The student is able to calculate the kinematics of mechanisms.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can draw a kinematic diagram of a plane mechanism and calculate the mobility. The student is able to calculate the kinematic quantities and dynamic supporting forces of mechanisms.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to solve the basic cases correctly.