again,theory of machines

first tr'y google and second put precise questions on this site. I am sure some of the gurus will help you.

"im talking about a course in mechanical engineering department..."

What textbook is required?

Theory of Machines is the study of mechanisms, how parts are combined to accomplish a certain or desired motion.

Search for "Theory of Machines," "mechanisms," and "machine elements," and similar terms using <Google.com>, and <Dogpile.com> to find one or two current texts on the subject and many sites with animations of actual mechanisms.

Try these URL's for samples from the "Theory of Machines 2E." by S. S. Rattan.

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070591202/student_view0/sample_chapter.html

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070591202/student_view0/sample_question_papers.html

http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070591202/student_view0/hints_to_questions_from_the_book.html

You will need a pdf reader from http://adobe.com

thx alot

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"many sites with animations of actual mechanisms"

I like to see some of such animations, can you suggest a few of them?

Thanks...

"I like to see some of such animations, can you suggest a few of them?"

Here are three and how to find more for/by yourself:

http://www.mekanizmalar.com/valf3nc.html

http://keveney.com/ Has machine animations.

http://www.brockeng.com/mechanism/ More machine animations and function generator(s).

Use Google.com and Dogpile.com to search for animations of machines etc.

Thanks for your indications.

We are also in these kind of animations, so wanted to compare with other of similar interest.

www.yesyen.com.

Hello Everyone:

Wow, some of these animations are cool. I would be a good skill to learn how to create such things. Does anyone know what program(s) are used to create such animations?

Thanks

--Mr. Heath

"Does anyone know what program(s) are used to create such animations?"

See my post #6 for <http://keveney.com/> and more specifically <http://keveney.com/Engines.html> middle of page for link to explanation.

There are also programs specifically for making such animations if you can afford them.

Many years back I have seen different types of mechanisms like 'Four bar, Geneva mechanism etc' in one single reference. There were many (may be about 50 over) simple illustrations. I remember this was from an old American publication (1960 ~ 1970) on 'Patent-right Guideline' .

Have any one seen this or similar illustrations in any other reference?

I like to animate them with the latest graphic tools.

"Have any one seen this or similar illustrations in any other reference?"

You may be interested in:

"Manual of Mechanical Movements," Cr. 1868 by Henry T Brown, reprinted 1933, 1934. Contains diagrams and descriptions of 506 movements. Also contains photos and brief descriptions of 160 working models from the Newark Museum, Newark, N.J.

"Ingenious Mechanisms for Designers and Inventors" Vol. I Cr. 1930 The Industrial Press, NYC.

"Ingenious Mechanisms for Designers and Inventors" Vol. II Cr. 1936 The Industrial Press, NYC.

In order to keep my skill sharp, I have been trying to reproduce some of the mechanisms in the "Ingenious Mechanisms for Designers and Inventors" Volumes.

..Talk about imagination. I think its a great excersise. Anyone doing anything similar to stay sharp??

--Mr. Heath