Fundamentals of Mechanical Design

Author: Kong Qinghua
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the basic knowledge, fundamental theories, and basic design methods of mechanical design, comprising 14 chapters. The content includes motion diagrams of plane mechanisms and their degrees of freedom, plane linkages, cam mechanisms and other common mechanisms, threaded connections and screw drives, belt drives and chain drives, gear drives, worm drives, gear trains and reducers, shafts and couplings, bearings, springs, balancing and speed regulation, and an overview of mechanical system design. Given the broad scope and limited class hours of non-mechanical majors in higher industrial schools, this book was carefully compiled with a focus on the selection of content, emphasizing its scientific rigor, systematic organization, and practicality. The explanations are designed to be both in-depth and accessible, with a clear emphasis on key points. The arrangement of theories, examples, reference materials from handbooks, and exercises in each chapter is well-structured, aligning with teaching principles and facilitating both instruction and self-study. This book is primarily intended as a textbook for non-mechanical majors in higher industrial institutions for the course of "Fundamentals of Mechanical Design." It can also serve as a reference for teachers, students, and engineering professionals in vocational, technical, and adult continuing education programs.