Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Basics of Mechanisms
Chapter 2. Motion Control Systems
Chapter 3. Stationary and Mobile Robots
Chapter 4. Mechanisms for Renewable Power Generation
Chapter 5. Linkages: Drives and Mechanisms
Chapter 6. Gears: Devices, Drives, and Mechanisms
Chapter 7. CAM, Geneva, and Ratchet Drives and Mechanisms
Chapter 8. Clutches and Brakes
Chapter 9. Latching, Fastening, and Clamping Devices and Mechanisms
Chapter 10. Chain and Belt Devices and Mechanisms
Chapter 11. Spring and Screw Devices and Mechanisms
Chapter 12. Shaft Couplings and Connections
Chapter 13. Motion-Specific Devices, Mechanisms, and Machines
Chapter 14. Packaging, Conveying, Handling, and Safety Mechanisms and Machines
Chapter 15. Torque, Speed, Tension, and Limit Control Systems
Chapter 16. Instruments and Controls: Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electric, and Electronic
Chapter 17. 3D Digital Prototypes and Simulation
Chapter 18. Rapid Prototyping
Chapter 19. New Directions in Mechanical Engineering
Index

About the Author

Neil Sclater switched his career from engineering in the military/aerospace industry to writing and editing in the field of electromechanical and electronic technology. After years as a staff editor for engineering magazines, he set up his own consulting firm in technical communications. While serving a varied list of industrial clients over a 25-year period, he contributed hundreds of articles to various engineering publications. Mr. Sclater has degrees from Brown University and Northeastern University. He has authored or co-authored eleven McGraw-Hill Professional books, including two earlier editions of this book.