User-friendly compendium of mechanical devices
A treasure chest of ideas and data, Robert O. Parmley'sIllustrated Sourcebook of Mechanical Components istestimony to centuries of engineering genius that produced the components that make modern mechanical wonders possible. Designed to stimulate new ideas, thisunique, lavishly illustrated and conveniently indexedreference shows you many designs and unique contributions hidden from technical literature for decades. This kaleidoscopic display of thousands of applications helps you find the perfect device quickly, including:Power transmission ù gears and gearing...chains, sprockets and ratchets...belts and belting...shafts and couplings...clutchesConnections - seals and packings...tube and pipe connections...bushings and bearings...locking and clamping...wire and cableSingle components - washers...retaining rings... o-rings...grommets, spacers and inserts...balls..springs...pins...cams...threaded componentsAssemblies: fastening and joining...design hints...mechansims...linkage...fabrication tips...innovative valving...pumps...creative assembliesYou'll also find design formulas, structural data,nomograms, charts and unusual tables rarely found inconventional technical sources.