Introduction to Transport Technology

Course guarantor:

František Lopot

Lecturer:

Martin Dub, Daniel Hadraba, Jan Hoidekr, František Lopot, Karel Petr

Tutor:

Martin Dub, Daniel Hadraba, Jan Hoidekr, František Lopot, Karel Petr

Supervisor:

Department of Designing and Machine Components

Synopsis:

1. Introduction, introduction of the institute, aim of the course, repetition of basic knowledge in the field of design.

2. Means of conveyor technology (chains, belts, roller conveyors,)

3. Conveyor drive units (motors, gears, clutches)

4. Sensors and control of conveyor lines

5. Principles of construction of machines for agriculture incl. related legislation and standards

6. Principles of construction of machines for construction incl. related legislation and standards

7. Principles of construction of machines for forestry incl. related legislation and standards

8. Principles of machine design for the automotive industry incl. related legislation and standards

9. Principles of construction of crane and elevator technology machines, incl. related legislation and standards

10. Experiment as a starting point for design activities

11. Principles of keeping technical documentation

12. Means of intellectual property protection

13. Possibilities, use and pitfalls of application of new technologies

Requirements:

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Introduction, introduction of the institute, aim of the course, repetition of basic knowledge in the field of design.

2. Means of conveyor technology (chains, belts, roller conveyors,)

3. Conveyor drive units (motors, gears, clutches)

4. Sensors and control of conveyor lines

5. Principles of construction of machines for agriculture incl. related legislation and standards

6. Principles of construction of machines for construction incl. related legislation and standards

7. Principles of construction of machines for forestry incl. related legislation and standards

8. Principles of machine design for the automotive industry incl. related legislation and standards

9. Principles of construction of crane and elevator technology machines, incl. related legislation and standards

10. Experiment as a starting point for design activities

11. Principles of keeping technical documentation

12. Means of intellectual property protection

13. Possibilities, use and pitfalls of application of new technologies

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Study materials:

Shigley, J.E., Mischke, C.R.: Mechanical Engineering Design, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1989

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:

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Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: