Precise Mechanics

Course guarantor:

Jan Hošek

Lecturer:

Jan Hošek, Josef Zicha

Tutor:

Jan Hošek, Josef Zicha

Supervisor:

Department of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Synopsis:

The aim of the lectures is to extend the engineering knowledge in fine mechanics with new approaches used in design of measurement instruments and systems.

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

• Basics of the fine and precise mechanics design.

• Material selection.

• Joint methods.

• Linear guides – sliding guides, rolling guides, flexure guides.

• Supports – sliding, rolling flexures.

• Shafts, couplings, gears.

• Micrometer screws.

• Compensation, adjustment and fixation mechanisms.

• Dumpers and brakes.

• Elastic elements.

• 3D measurement machines.

• Ball screws.

• Drives.

• Design of optical systems.

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Study materials:

• Ahmad A., Handbook of Optomechanical Engineering, CRC Press, 1997

• Trylinski, W., Fine mechnanisms and precision instruments, principles of design, Pergamin Press, Warshaw, 1971

• Yoder, P., R., Opto-Mechanical system design, SpiePress, Washington, 2005

• Yoder, P., R., Mounting Optics in Optical Instruments, SPIE Optical Engineering Press, 2002

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:

Time-table is not available yet

Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: