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M.S RAMAIAH SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDIES

POSTGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMME

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Course:
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Department of Design
M.Sc. [Engg.] in Product Design
PDN 2522
Mechanisms and Modeling for Product Design
Prof. Sudhindra Kumar

Assignment

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. The Assignment carries 100 marks and consists of 3 parts
2. Weightage Part A- 30 marks
Part B- 30 marks
Part C- 40 marks
Part C includes 10 marks for module learning outcomes and referencing
3. The Assignment has to be word processed as per MSRSAS format and should contain neat
drawings as required
4. The report should not exceed 35 pages of A4 size
5. Last date for submission of Assignment is 2nd March 2013
6. Late submissions will be penalised as per rules
7. All the units of measurement should be SI Units only
8. Evaluation will be done based on the marks scheme indicated in the assignment
9. The assignment should be submitted as an individual work

January 2013

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Introduction:
Most products involve movement of parts for operation. It is therefore necessary for the
product designer to understand the role of mechanisms in product design and apply this
knowledge during detailed design of products

Problem statement
Part A 30 marks
The performance of products with electronic controls is more reliable compared to
products with manual controls
Do you agree with this statement? Prepare a debate on this topic in 3 pages. Marks will be
given for clarity on subject, appropriate case studies with examples and conclusion.

Part B 30 marks
Select a physical mechanism of a product in consultation with module leader. Study and
understand the working of the mechanism, actuator used, input and output motions,
mechanism elements used to obtain motion transformation, and answer all sub sections in
Part B
B1. Describe the working of the mechanism and its role in the product with pictures
B2. Analyse all the mechanism elements used and how they are connected to obtain
motion transformation with pictures
B3. Generate drawings with dimensions showing the position of the output mechanism
element and other connecting elements for various limiting positions of the actuator
Part C 30 marks
Select a physical mechanism which is different from that used in the product selected in Part
B, but used on another product for similar application, and answer all sub sections
In Part C
C1. Describe the working of the mechanism and its role in the product with pictures
C2. Analyse all the mechanism elements used and how they are connected to obtain
motion transformation with pictures
C3. Prepare and provide drawings with dimensions showing the position of the output
mechanism element and other connecting elements for various limiting positions of the
actuator
NOTE:
Digital drawings with dimensions (in .dwg format) of the selected mechanism are to be
prepared by the student using appropriate CAD software such as CATIA for section B3 and
C3 described below:

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Reproduction of drawings from books, documents, internet etc. for sections B3 and C3
will not be evaluated (no marks will be given)
Marking Scheme for Assignment

Section
A1

Description

Marks
05
10
10
05

Introduction
Clarity on debate topic
Case studies with example
Conclusion
Total (Part A)

30

B1

Description of the mechanism and its role in the product with pictures

10

B2

Analysis of all the mechanism elements used and how they are connected to obtain
motion transformation with pictures

10

B3

Drawings with dimensions showing the position of the output mechanism element and
other connecting elements for various limiting positions of the actuator

10

Total (Part B)

30

C1

Description of the mechanism and its role in the product with pictures

10

C2

Analysis of all the mechanism elements used and how they are connected to obtain
motion transformation with pictures

10

C3

Drawings with dimensions showing the position of the output mechanism element and
other connecting elements for various limiting positions of the actuator

10

C4

Module learning outcomes and Format of assignment

10
Total (Part C)

40

Total

100

In-class Assignment

1. Descriptive Questions (3 nos)

2. CATIA Tool Test

30 marks
20 marks
Total

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50 marks

Date: 01-11-2007