MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS MC 6 (1)
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This document provides an introduction and overview of mechatronics systems. It discusses the synergistic combination of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering that characterizes mechatronics. Examples of mechatronic applications are then given across several fields, including manufacturing, transportation, robotics, medical, defense, sanitation, and smart home applications. Specific systems highlighted include CNC machines, automobiles, high speed trains, Segway personal transporters, Mars rovers, pacemakers, unmanned aerial vehicles, soap and paper towel dispensers, washing machines, and smoke detectors.
MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS MC 6 (1)
- 2. Mechatronics The synergistic combination of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering •Emphasis on integrated design for products •Optimal combination of appropriate technologies
- 3. Micro to Macro Applications Mechatronics Systems MEMS Consumer Electronics Tools Computers Cars Stealth Bomber High Speed Trains
- 4. •Desktop sized Factory •Build small parts with a small factory •Greatly reduces space, energy, and materials Mechatronics Systems -Manufacturing Applications- Micro Factory Micro Factory Drilling Unit
- 5. CNC Bending •Fully automated bending: load sheet metal and the finished bent parts come out •Can bend complex shapes Mechatronics Systems -Manufacturing Applications-
- 6. CNC Machining Advantages •Deliver the highest accuracies •Can create very complex shapes Mechatronics Systems -Manufacturing Applications-
- 7. Typical Applications •Brake-By-Wire system •Steer-By-Wire •Integrated vehicle dynamics •Camless engines •Integrated starter alternator Automobiles OEM Driven •Reliability •Reduced weight •Fuel economy •Manufacturing flexibility •Design freedom •Advanced safety features •Cost Mechatronics Systems -Transportation Applications-
- 8. “Smart” Doorlock Switchboard with CAN Bus Gateway “Smart” Window Lift-unit CAM Bus “Smart” Mirror motor- unit pin-header - Door System/Module- Mechatronics Systems
- 9. -Seat System/Module- Seat Harness Architecture showing various smart connector interconnections solutions Mechatronics Systems
- 10. •Train Position and Velocity constantly monitored from main command center. •Error margin in scheduling no more than 30 seconds •Fastest trains use magnetic levitation High Speed Trains Mechatronics Systems -Transportation Applications- JR-Maglev Top Speed: 574 km/h (357 mph) Country: Japan Transrapid Top Speed: 550 km/h (340 mph) Country: German Magnetic Levitation
- 11. -Transportation Applications- Advantages •Simple and intuitive personal transportation device Systems Uses •Tilt and pressure sensors •Microcontroller •Motors •Onboard power source Segway Mechatronics Systems
- 12. -Smart Robotics Application- System Can •Carry 340 lb •Run 4 mph •Climb, run, and walk •Move over rough terrain BigDog Advantages •Robot with rough-terrain mobility that could carry equipment to remote location. Mechatronics Systems
- 13. -Smart Robotics Aplications- •Robots can vacuum floors and clean gutters so you don't have to. Cleans Gutter Vacuum Floors Mechatronics Systems
- 14. -Space Exploration Application- System Can •Collect specimens •Has automated onboard lab for testing specimens Advantages •Robot that can travel to other planets and take measurements automatically. Mechatronics Systems Phoenix Mars Lander's
- 15. -Medical Applications- Prosthetics •Arms, Legs, and other body parts can be replaced with electromechanical ones. Mechatronics Systems
- 16. -Medical Applications- •Used by patients with slow or erratic heart rates. The pacemaker will set a normal heart rate when it sees an irregular heart rhythm. •Monitors the heart. If heart fibrillates or stops completely it will shock the heart at high voltage to restore a normal heart rhythm. Mechatronics Systems Pace Maker Implantable Defibrillation
- 17. -Defense Applications- •Advanced technology is making our soldiers safer. •Some planes can now be flown remotely. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Stealth Bomber Mechatronics Systems
- 18. -Sanitation Applications- System Uses •Proximity sensors •Control circuitry •Electromechanical valves •Independent power source Advantages •Reduces spread of germs by making device hands free •Reduces wasted water by automatically turning off when not in use Mechatronics Systems
- 19. -Sanitation Applications- Advantages •Reduces spread of germs by making device hands free •Reduces wasted materials by controlling how much is dispensed Systems Uses •Motion sensors •Control circuitry •Electromechanical actuators •Independent power source Soap Dispenser Paper Towel Dispenser Mechatronics Systems
- 20. Washing MachineSolution Power Supply Rectifiers/Regulator Pressure Sensor MPX5006/MPX2010 Mechatronics Systems -Smart Home Applications-
- 21. Smoke Detector System Mechatronics Systems -Smart Home Applications-