| Preface | p. xiii |
| Acknowledgments | p. xv |
| Motion Control Systems | p. 1 |
| Motion Control Systems Overview | p. 2 |
| Glossary of Motion Control Terms | p. 9 |
| High-Speed Gearheads Improve Small Servo Performance | p. 10 |
| Modular Single-Axis Motion Systems | p. 12 |
| Mechanical Components Form Specialized Motion-Control Systems | p. 13 |
| Servomotors, Stepper Motors, and Actuators for Motion Control | p. 14 |
| Servosystem Feedback Sensors | p. 22 |
| Solenoids and Their Applications | p. 29 |
| Robot Mechanisms | p. 33 |
| Industrial Robots | p. 34 |
| FANUC Robot Specifications | p. 38 |
| Mechanism for Planar Manipulation With Simplified Kinematics | p. 43 |
| Tool-Changing Mechanism for Robot | p. 44 |
| Piezoelectric Motor in Robot Finger Joint | p. 45 |
| Six-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Minimanipulator | p. 46 |
| Self-Reconfigurable, Two-Arm Manipulator With Bracing | p. 47 |
| Improved Roller and Gear Drives for Robots and Vehicles | p. 48 |
| All-Terrain Vehicle With Self-Righting and Pose Control | p. 49 |
| Parts-Handling Mechanisms | p. 51 |
| Mechanisms That Sort, Feed, or Weigh | p. 52 |
| Cutting Mechanisms | p. 56 |
| Flipping Mechanisms | p. 58 |
| Vibrating Mechanism | p. 58 |
| Seven Basic Parts Selectors | p. 59 |
| Eleven Parts-Handling Mechanisms | p. 60 |
| Seven Automatic-Feed Mechanisms | p. 62 |
| Seven Linkages for Transport Mechanisms | p. 65 |
| Conveyor Systems for Production Machines | p. 68 |
| Traversing Mechanisms for Winding Machines | p. 73 |
| Vacuum Pickup Positions Pills | p. 75 |
| Machine Applies Labels from Stacks or Rollers | p. 75 |
| High-Speed Machines for Adhesive Applications | p. 76 |
| Automatic Stopping Mechanisms for Faulty Machine Operation | p. 82 |
| Electrical Automatic Stopping Mechanisms | p. 88 |
| Automatic Safety Mechanisms for Operating Machines | p. 90 |
| Reciprocating and General-Purpose Mechanism | p. 93 |
| Gears and Eccentric Disk Combine in Quick Indexing | p. 94 |
| Timung Belts, Four-Bar Linkage Team Up for Smooth Indexing | p. 95 |
| Modified Ratchet Drive | p. 96 |
| Odd Shapes in Planetary Give Smooth Stop and Go | p. 97 |
| Cycloid Gear Mechanism Controls Stroke of Pump | p. 99 |
| Converting Rotary-to-Linear Motion | p. 100 |
| New Star Wheels Challenge Geneva Drives for Indexing | p. 100 |
| Geneva Mechanisms | p. 103 |
| Modified Geneva Drives | p. 106 |
| Indexing and Intermittent Mechanisms | p. 108 |
| Rotary-to-Reciprocating Motion and Dwell Mechanisms | p. 116 |
| Friction Devices for Intermittent Rotary Motion | p. 122 |
| No Teeth on These Ratchets | p. 124 |
| Cam-Controlled Planetary Gear System | p. 125 |
| Special-Purpose Mechanisms | p. 127 |
| Nine Different Ball Slides for Linear Motion | p. 128 |
| Ball-Bearing Screws Convert Rotary to Linear Motion | p. 130 |
| Three-Point Gear/Leadscrew Positioning | p. 131 |
| Unique Linkage Produces Precise Straight-Line Motion | p. 132 |
| Twelve Expanding and Contracting Devices | p. 134 |
| Five Linkages for Straight-Line Motion | p. 136 |
| Linkage Ratios for Straight-Line Mechanisms | p. 138 |
| Linkages for Other Motions | p. 139 |
| Five Cardan-Gear Mechanisms | p. 140 |
| Ten Ways to Change Straight-Line Direction | p. 142 |
| Nine More Ways to Change Straight-Line Direction | p. 144 |
| Linkages for Accelerating and Decelerating Linear Strokes | p. 146 |
| Linkages for Multiplying Short Motions | p. 148 |
| Parallel-Link Mechanisms | p. 150 |
| Stroke Multiplier | p. 150 |
| Force and Stroke Multipliers | p. 152 |
| Stroke-Amplifying Mechanisms | p. 154 |
| Adjustable-Stroke Mechanisms | p. 155 |
| Adjustable-Output Mechanisms | p. 156 |
| Reversing Mechanisms | p. 158 |
| Computing Mechanisms | p. 159 |
| Eighteen Variations of Differential Linkage | p. 163 |
| Space Mechanisms | p. 165 |
| Seven Popular Types of Three-Dimensional Drives | p. 167 |
| Inchworm Actuator | p. 172 |
| Spring, Bellow, Flexure, Screw, and Ball Devices | p. 173 |
| Flat Springs in Mechanisms | p. 174 |
| Pop-Up Springs Get New Backbone | p. 176 |
| Twelve Ways to Put Springs to Work | p. 177 |
| Overriding Spring Mechanisms for Low-Torque Drives | p. 179 |
| Spring Motors and Typical Associated Mechanisms | p. 181 |
| Flexures Accurately Support Pivoting Mechanisms and Instruments | p. 183 |
| Taut Bands and Leadscrew Provide Accurate Rotary Motion | p. 185 |
| Air Spring Mechanisms | p. 186 |
| Obtaining Variable Rates from Springs | p. 188 |
| Belleville Springs | p. 189 |
| Spring-Type Linkage for Vibration Control | p. 190 |
| Twenty Screw Devices | p. 191 |
| Ten Ways to Employ Screw Mechanisms | p. 194 |
| Seven Special Screw Arrangements | p. 195 |
| Fourteen Adjusting Devices | p. 196 |
| Linear Roller Bearings Are Suited for High-Load, Heavy-Duty Tasks | p. 197 |
| Cam, Toggle, Chain, and Belt Mechanisms | p. 199 |
| Cam Basics | p. 200 |
| Cam-Curve Generating Mechanisms | p. 201 |
| Fifteen Ideas for Cam Mechanisms | p. 207 |
| Special-Function Cams | p. 209 |
| Cam Drives for Machine Tools | p. 210 |
| Toggle Linkage Applications in Different Mechanisms | p. 211 |
| Sixteen Latch, Toggle, and Trigger Devices | p. 213 |
| Six Snap-Action Mechanisms | p. 215 |
| Eight Snap-Action Devices | p. 217 |
| Applications of the Differential Winch to Control Systems | p. 219 |
| Six Applications for mechanical Power Amplifiers | p. 221 |
| Variable-Speed Belt and Chain Drives | p. 224 |
| Getting in Step With Hybrid Belts | p. 227 |
| Change Center Distance Without Affecting Speed Ratio | p. 231 |
| Motor Mount Pivots for Controlled Tension | p. 231 |
| Bushed Roller Chains and Their Adaptations | p. 232 |
| Six Ingenious Jobs for Roller Chain | p. 234 |
| Six More Jobs for Roller Chain | p. 236 |
| Mechanisms for Reducing Pulsations in Chain Drives | p. 238 |
| Smoother Drive Without Gears | p. 240 |
| Geared Systems and Variable-Speed Mechanisms | p. 241 |
| Gears and Gearing | p. 242 |
| Nutating-Plate Drive | p. 243 |
| Cone Drive Needs No Gears or Pulleys | p. 244 |
| Variable-Speed Mechanical Drives | p. 245 |
| Unidirectional Drive | p. 253 |
| More Variable-Speed Drives | p. 254 |
| Variable-Speed Friction Drives | p. 256 |
| Variable-Speed Drives and Transmissions | p. 258 |
| Precision Ball Bearings Replace Gears in Tiny Speed Reducers | p. 260 |
| Multifunction Flywheel Smoothes Friction in Tape Cassette Drive | p. 261 |
| Controlled Differential Drives | p. 262 |
| Twin-Motor Planetary Gears Provide Safety Plus Dual-Speed | p. 263 |
| Harmonic-Drive Speed Reducers | p. 263 |
| Flexible Face-Gears Make Efficient High-Reduction Drives | p. 266 |
| Compact Rotary Sequencer | p. 267 |
| Planetary Gear Systems | p. 268 |
| Noncircular Gears | p. 275 |
| Sheet-Metal Gears, Sprockets, Worms, and Ratchets | p. 279 |
| How to Prevent Reverse Rotation | p. 281 |
| Gear-Shift Arrangements | p. 282 |
| Shifting Mechanisms for Gears and Clutches | p. 284 |
| Fine-Focus Adjustments | p. 286 |
| Ratchet-Tooth Speed-Change Drive | p. 287 |
| Twinworm Gear Drive | p. 287 |
| Compliant Gearing for Redundant Torque Drive | p. 289 |
| Lighter, More-Efficient Helicopter Transmissions | p. 290 |
| Worm Gear With Hydrostatic Engagement | p. 290 |
| Straddle Design of Spiral Bevel and Hypoid Gears | p. 292 |
| Coupling, Clutching, and Braking Devices | p. 293 |
| Coupling of Parallel Shafts | p. 294 |
| Novel Linkage Couples Offset Shafts | p. 295 |
| Disk-and-Link Coupling Simplifies Transmissions | p. 296 |
| Interlocking Space-Frames Flex as They Transmit Shaft Torque | p. 297 |
| Off-Center Pins Cancel Misalignment of Shafts | p. 299 |
| Hinged Links and Torsion Bushings Give Drives a Soft Start | p. 300 |
| Universal Joint Relays Power 45[degree] at Constant Speeds | p. 301 |
| Basic Mechanical Clutches | p. 302 |
| Spring-Wrapped Slip Clutches | p. 304 |
| Controlled-Slip Concept Adds New Uses for Spring Clutches | p. 306 |
| Spring Bands Grip Tightly to Drive Overrunning Clutch | p. 307 |
| Slip and Bidirectional Clutches Combine to Control Torque | p. 308 |
| Walking Pressure Plate Delivers Constant Torque | p. 309 |
| Conical-Rotor Motor Provides Instant Clutching or Braking | p. 310 |
| Fast-Reversal Reel Drive | p. 310 |
| Seven Overrunning Clutches | p. 311 |
| Spring-Loaded Pins aid Sprags in One-Way Clutch | p. 312 |
| Roller-Type Clutch | p. 312 |
| One-Way Output From Speed Reducers | p. 313 |
| Springs, Shuttle Pinion, and Sliding Ball Perform in One-Way Drives | p. 314 |
| Details of Overriding Clutches | p. 316 |
| Ten Ways to Apply Overrunning Clutches | p. 318 |
| Applications for Sprag-Type Clutches | p. 320 |
| Small Mechanical Clutches for Precise Service | p. 322 |
| Mechanisms for Station Clutches | p. 324 |
| Twelve Applications for Electromagnetic Clutches and Brakes | p. 326 |
| Trip Roller Clutch | p. 328 |
| Geared Electromechanical Rotary Joint | p. 329 |
| Ten Universal Shaft Couplings | p. 330 |
| Methods for Coupling Rotating Shafts | p. 332 |
| Linkages for Band Clutches and Brakes | p. 336 |
| Special Coupling Mechanisms | p. 337 |
| Link Coupling Mechanisms | p. 338 |
| Torque-Limiting, Tensioning, and Governing Devices | p. 339 |
| Caliper Brakes Help Maintain Proper Tension in Press Feed | p. 340 |
| Sensors Aid Clutch/Brakes | p. 340 |
| Warning Device Prevents Overloading of Boom | p. 341 |
| Constant Watch on Cable Tension | p. 341 |
| Torque-Limiters Protect Light-Duty Drives | p. 342 |
| Limiters Prevent Overloading | p. 343 |
| Seven Ways to Limit Shaft Rotation | p. 346 |
| Mechanical Systems for Controlling Tension and Speed | p. 348 |
| Drives for Controlling Tension | p. 352 |
| Switch Prevents Overloading of a Hoist | p. 355 |
| Mechanical, Geared, and Cammed Limit Switches | p. 356 |
| Limit Switches in Machinery | p. 358 |
| Automatic Speed Governors | p. 362 |
| Centrifugal, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Governors | p. 364 |
| Speed Control Devices for Mechanisms | p. 366 |
| Floating-Pinion Torque Splitter | p. 367 |
| Pneumatic and Hydraulic Machine and Mechanism Control | p. 369 |
| Designs and Operating Principles of Typical Pumps | p. 370 |
| Rotary-Pump Mechanisms | p. 374 |
| Mechanisms Actuated by Pneumatic or Hydraulic Cylinders | p. 376 |
| Foot-Controlled Braking System | p. 378 |
| Linkages Actuate Steering in a Tractor | p. 378 |
| Fifteen Jobs for Pneumatic Power | p. 379 |
| Ten Ways to Use Metal Diaphragms and Capsules | p. 380 |
| Differential Transformer Sensing Devices | p. 382 |
| High-Speed Counters | p. 384 |
| Designing With Permanent Magnets | p. 385 |
| Permanent Magnet Mechanisms | p. 387 |
| Electrically Driven Hammer Mechanisms | p. 390 |
| Thermostatic Mechanisms | p. 392 |
| Temperature-Regulating Mechanisms | p. 396 |
| Photoelectric Controls | p. 398 |
| Liquid Level Indicators and Controllers | p. 400 |
| Instant Muscle With Pyrotechnic Power | p. 402 |
| Fastening, Latching, Clamping, and Chucking Devices | p. 405 |
| Remotely Controlled Latch | p. 406 |
| Toggle Fastener Inserts, Locks, and Releases Easily | p. 407 |
| Grapple Frees Loads Automatically | p. 407 |
| Quick-Release Lock Pin Has a Ball Detent | p. 408 |
| Automatic Brake Locks Hoist When Driving Torque Ceases | p. 408 |
| Lift-Tong Mechanism Firmly Grips Objects | p. 409 |
| Perpendicular-Force Latch | p. 409 |
| Quick-Release Mechanisms | p. 410 |
| Ring Springs Clamp Platform Elevator Into Position | p. 411 |
| Quick-Acting Clamps for Machines and Fixtures | p. 412 |
| Friction Clamping Devices | p. 414 |
| Detents for Stopping Mechanical Movements | p. 416 |
| Ten Different Splined Connections | p. 418 |
| Fourteen Ways to Fasten Hubs to Shafts | p. 420 |
| Clamping Devices for Accurately Aligning Adjustable Parts | p. 422 |
| Spring-Loaded Chucks and Holding Fixtures | p. 424 |
| Short In-Line Turnbuckle | p. 424 |
| Actuator Exerts Tensile or Compressive Axial Load | p. 425 |
| Gripping System for Mechanical Testing of Composites | p. 426 |
| Passive Capture Joint With Three Degrees of Freedom | p. 427 |
| Probe-and-Socket Fasteners for Robotic Assembly | p. 428 |
| Key Equations and Charts for Designing Mechanisms | p. 429 |
| Four-Bar Linkages and Typical Industrial Applications | p. 430 |
| Designing Geared Five-Bar Mechanisms | p. 432 |
| Kinematics of Intermittent Mechanisms--The External Geneva Wheel | p. 436 |
| Kinematics of Intermittent Mechanisms--The Internal Geneva Wheel | p. 439 |
| Equations for Designing Cycloid Mechanisms | p. 442 |
| Designing Crank-and-Rocker Links With Optimum Force Transmission | p. 445 |
| Design Curves and Equations for Gear-Slider Mechanisms | p. 448 |
| Designing Snap-Action Toggles | p. 452 |
| Feeder Mechanisms for Angular Motions | p. 455 |
| Feeder Mechanisms for Curvilinear Motions | p. 456 |
| Roberts' Law Helps to Find Alternate Four-Bar Linkages | p. 459 |
| Ratchet Layout Analyzed | p. 460 |
| Slider-Crank Mechanism | p. 461 |
| New Directions in Machine Design | p. 463 |
| Software Improvements Expand CAD Capabilities | p. 464 |
| New Processes Expand Choices for Rapid Prototyping | p. 468 |
| Micromachines Open a New Frontier for Machine Design | p. 475 |
| Multilevel Fabrication Permits More Complex and Functional MEMS | p. 478 |
| Miniature Multispeed Transmissions for Small Motors | p. 481 |
| MEMS Chips Become Integrated Microcontrol Systems | p. 482 |
| LIGA: An Alternative Method for Making Microminiature Parts | p. 484 |
| Index | p. 487 |
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