Course detail

Precise Mechanics I

FSI-TP1Acad. year: 2020/2021

The course “Precise Mechanics I” familiarizes students with basic construction parts of precise mechanics and optics. Special attention is paid to optical details and knots, their drawing, dimensioning and fixing in technical assemblies. Also dealt with is the computer tracing of ray through optical systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. Zbyněk Dostál, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Physical Engineering (ÚFI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The course enables students to acquire knowledge necessary for solving problems connected with movements within instruments and devices of precise mechanics with respect to kinematic and dynamic parameters of the system.

Prerequisites

Students are expected to have knowledge and skills necessary for solving problems connected with movements within instruments and devices of precise mechanics with respect to kinematic and dynamic parameters of the system.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is taught through lectures explaining the basic principles and theory of the discipline. Exercises are focused on practical topics presented in lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Active participation in seminars and three written tests.
Exam: written.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the subject is to familiarize students with the solution of mechanisms movements within instruments and devices of precise mechanics with an optimal use of computers.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is checked. Absence from lessons may be compensated for according to instructions of the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

De Silva, C. W.: Sensors and actuators: Engineering system instrumentation. CRC Press, 2015 (EN)
Harna, Z.: Přesná mechanika., , 0 (CS)
Tryliński, W.: Fine mechanisms and precision instruments: principles of design. Pergamon, 1971. (EN)

Recommended reading

norma ISO 10110

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-FIN-P Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme M2A-P Master's

    branch M-PMO , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Martin Antoš, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Basic principles of kinematic systems in precision mechanics
2. Fixing of prismatic and reflexion systems
3. Straight leadings, rotating mountings in precision mechanics
4. Coulisse mechanisms and kinematic gear
5. Couplings and gearing in precision mechanics
6. Actuators
7. Materials for mechanical design and their properties
8. Design and calculation of springs
9. Flexible elements and spring joints
10. Technical drawings and standardization in optical production
11. Dimensioning of optical components, surface quality, manufacturing precision
12. Examples of drawing and dimensioning of optical elements

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zbyněk Dostál, Ph.D.

Syllabus

Computer support of lectures - design of selected mechanisms.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course