Design and kinematic analysis of mechanisms. Course topics include linkage synthesis and motion analysis (position, velocity and acceleration), cam, gear and power train design, and technical ...

During the portion of the motion when the pin is in contact with the output drive slots, the rotation rate of the output shaft ω output can calculated using the following set of kinematics equations: ...

Design of cams and gear trains and control of mechanical devices. Course topics include: cam sizing and manufacture, cam and gear train kinematics, dynamic force analysis, machine balancing, ...