Introduce students to specific mechanisms and improve skills in kinematic and dynamic mechanism analysis.

Ability for application of specific mechanisms in practical problems as well as performing kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms and machines in real conditions.

Basics of centrode theory. Centrode transmissions. Transmissions with variable velocity ratio. Harmonic drive transmission. Analysis of planetary-differential gears (geometry, kinematics and dynamics). The dynamics of cam mechanisms. Design of cam mechanisms for a given kinematic task. Freewheel mechanism. Mechanisms with intermittent motion. Analysis of Geneva mechanisms(geometry, kinematics and dynamics). Lever mechanisms of complex structures. Design of linkages for a given kinematic task. Reduced mass and moment of inertia. Reduced force and torque. Equations of mechanism motion . Velocity regulation. Flywheel design.

Teaching forms: lectures, graphic and computer practical classes, consultations.