Component design

Contents:

• Components of bionic systems - functional and design differences between natural and technical components.
• Dimensioning of components – types of loads, stresses, selection of materials, safety factors, service life.
• Non-dismantling joints - welded, soldered, glued and riveted joints.
• Dismountable connections - bolted connections and shaft-hub connections.
• Components for transmitting motion - axles and shafts, bearings, seals, and shaft connections and couplings.
• Drive and transmission parts - friction, belt, chain and gear drives.
• Actuators – electric motors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, artificial muscles.
• Design and selection of components - design, calculation (strength, movement, efficiency), use of catalogs and bills of materials.
• Manufacturing, assembly and maintenance – instructions for manufacturing, assembly and maintenance of bionic system components.