ABSTRACT
Physical (constitutive) equations for basic elements in a mechatronic system from • which other components and systems can be modeled, analyzed, and built Basic elements: mechanical, uid, thermal, electrical and electronic (passive and • active) Material properties that give rise to useful element/component characteristics• Some useful components/devices and applications• Important results in solid mechanics (also see Appendix A)•
The eld of mechatronics is primarily concerned with the integration of mechanics and electronics. In a mechatronic product, mechanical, electrical, and electronic components play a crucial role. They can serve functions of structural support or load bearing, mobility, transmission of motion and power or energy, actuation, manipulation, sensing, switching, signal conditioning, drive circuitry, and control. The mechanical components have to be designed to be integral with electronics, controls, and so on to satisfy such desirable characteristics as high accuracy, light weight, high strength, high speed, low noise and vibration, long design life, fewer moving parts, high reliability, low-cost production and distribution, and infrequent and low-cost maintenance.
