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EMT 2433
Design of Mechatronic Systems I
Semester 1
May – August 2023
Lecturer: Dr. A.K. Muchiri
Department of Mechatronic Engineering, JKUAT
Course Outline
Part II of a 3-part series on Mechatronic Systems Design units
• Part I – EMT 2236 Introduction to Mechatronic Systems (Done – Year 2)
• Part II – EMT 2433 (This unit)
• Part III – EMT 2246 Design of Mechatronic Systems II (Semester 2 – Year 4)
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Purpose
i. Appreciate the mechatronic approach to systems design
ii. Grasp the design of machine elements in mechatronics
iii. Understand various applications of basic mechatronic systems
Learning outcomes
i. Describe the mechatronic approach to systems design
ii. Describe concurrent design procedures for mechatronic systems
iii. Describe simple machines in mechatronics
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Course Content
1. The design process,
• A review
• types of design
• integrated product design.
2. The mechatronic approach to design
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Course Content
3. Design of machine elements in mechatronics:
• Mechanisms,
• load conditions,
• flexibility,
• Structures
• modelling and simulation;
• structures.
4. Application of sensors, transducers and actuators in Mechatronics
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Course Content
5. Concurrent design procedure for mechatronic systems:
• application of CAD/CAE tools,
• modelling procedure,
• real time simulation,
• system architecture and Hardware/Software trade-offs.
6. Design Case studies of basic mechatronic systems design
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Course Texts
1. Bischop, R.H. (2002), The Mechatronics Handbook, CRC Press LLC
2. Bischop, R.H. (2006), Mechantronics: an introduction, CRC Press LLC
References:
1. Numerous…
2. Journal of Mechatronics and Applications
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Teaching Methodology:
• 2 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorial, 3 lab hours per week
Mode of examination:
• 50% Continuous Assessment (CAT 10%, assignments 5%, Practicals 35%),
Examination 50%
Practicals – Labs (15%):
• CAD/CAM lab
• OpenModelica
Practicals – Project (20%):
• To be done in pairs, topics to be given during the 5th week.
• Note: After week 5, NO topics will be given!!!
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Review of Mechatronic Systems
Sub-Topics
• Definitions
• Modularization
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Definitions:
What is a mechatronic System?
A modular system designed using a multidisciplinary approach in engineering, which
combines electrical, mechanical and computer engineering disciplines, with the
objective of developing simplifying, optimizing and improving the output
characteristics of the system
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Definitions:
Note:
The existence of the mechatronic approach has also resulted in the development of
new technologies, e.g. the hard disk, the hover board etc.!
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The study of mechatronic systems can be divided into the following areas of
specialty:
1. Physical Systems Modeling – The structure/Physical object
2. Sensors and Actuators
3. Signals and Systems
4. Computers and Logic Systems
5. Software and Data Acquisition
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The modularity of Mechatronic Systems
7 Modules can be identified in a mechatronic system
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World
Interface Processor/Software
Module Module
Communications
Module
Actuation Environment Measurement
Module Module Module
Assembly
Module
Product/Process
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Interface Communications Processor/Software
Module Module Module
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Actuation Assembly Measurement
Module Module Module
Sound
sensor
Rain
sensor
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Understanding Mechatronic Systems
The modern lift
Front doors The lift in motion The Lift Control panel
Can we identify the seven modules of a Mechatronic System represented here?
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The modern lift
Interface
Communication
Processor/Software module
Actuation Module
Measurement Module
Environment module
Assembly Module
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The modern lift
1. Interface
The control panel
The Call button
The Lift level display above the doors
The emergency intercom
2. Communication
The connection between the control panel, the controller,
the motors and emergency call system
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The modern lift
3. Processor/Software module
The lift control unit and its software
4. Actuation Module
Door motors,
safety levers,
lift motor,
counter weights
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5. Measurement Module
Floor level sensor,
lift alignment sensors (levers),
weight sensors,
door status sensor,
obstruction sensor,
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The modern lift
6. Environment module
• Number of floors
• Operational weight of lift
7. Assembly Module
• Lift vertical motion
• Door opening/closing
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The modern lift
6. Environment module
• Number of floors
• Operational weight of lift
7. Assembly Module
• Lift vertical motion
• Door opening/closing
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The modern lift
Machine Elements/
Mechanical Elements of
a mechatronic System
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The modern lift
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The modern washing machine CAT 1 - 2022
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Recap
- Definition
- Modularity of mechatronic systems
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