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Each of the four volumes of Ingenious Mechanisms is an independent treatise on the subject of mechanisms. The books are similar in size and general character, but the contents are different. The mechanisms described are grouped into chapters according to general types. Together with the complete index, this arrangement by function makes it easy to find the class of movement desired, and enables you to compare mechanisms which are similar in purpose but different in design.
- The descriptions and illustrations are confined to the important and fundamental elements, so that time is not wasted reading a lot of useless or irrelevant detail.
- Readers are told plainly and briefly what each mechanism consists of, how it operates, and the features which make it of special interest.
- The particular mechanisms have been selected because they have stood the test of actual practice.
- Among the mechanisms described and illustrated by working diagrams are: cam applications and special cam designs; intermittent motions from gears and cams; interlocking devices; valve diagrams; reversing mechanisms of special design; tripping or stop mechanisms; drives of crank type for reciprocating driven members; feeding mechanisms and auxiliary devices; feeding and ejecting mechanisms; and many, many more.
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Publisher
Industrial Press, Inc.
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Publication date
January 1, 1967
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Dimensions
9.3 x 4 x 14 inches
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'Ingenious mechanisms is published in four volumes. Each of the Volumes is an independent treatise on the subject of mechanisms. The volumes are similar in size and general character, but the contents are different. The mechanisms described are grouped into chapters according to general types. Thus, while this volume is an independent work, similar classifications and chapter headings used in the other three volumes have been retained to facilitate the use of all four volumes as a correlated reference library on mechanisms.
About the Author
Franklin Day Jones (1879–1967) was an author in mechanical engineering and toolmaking. He wrote the first edition of Machinery's Handbook (1914, Industrial Press), with engineer Erik Oberg.
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- Publisher : Industrial Press, Inc.
- Publication date : January 1, 1967
- Language : English
- Print length : 1000 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0831110848
- ISBN-13 : 978-0831110840
- Item Weight : 7.85 pounds
- Dimensions : 9.3 x 4 x 14 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,001,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #661 in Drafting & Mechanical Drawing (Books)
- #1,167 in Machinery Engineering (Books)
- #3,289 in Mechanical Engineering (Books)
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5 out of 5 stars
I value this set sufficiently to put it in my will.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013
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The four book set is great. They really were indeed in the advertised "excellent condition" when they arrived. The first volume was written in 1930, the second in 1936, the third in 1951, and the fourth in 1967. My particular set was printed in the second printing in 1969. Each volume starts with cams. Some of the cam mechanisms are incredibly difficult to visualize, but with some study the words eventually clarify the illustrations. The writing in very concise. There are no "frivolous" words in the descriptions. I was particularly interested some mechanisms, one which I found, a Geneva Mechanism, and two that I have not yet found but might be in there, a variable stroke mechanism similar to that used on a shaper, and a fly-ball governor. Each volume has a table of contents and also an index. I have looked both places and have not found the two mechanisms mentioned above. Different wording in the index might reveal what I want or, by just looking through the volumes I might still stumble upon that which I seek. Every time I open them up, whether I find what I am looking for or not, I find something of interest and value. My grandson and I have made some of these mechanisms out of wood, which was great fun and very instructional. He actually earned a Boy Scout merit badge with one of the wooden models. We haven't made anything that is overly complicated so far, but each item gets more involved. This is a great set that I value enough to place in my will for my grandson.
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5 out of 5 stars
Hard to find book set in one order at a great price!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
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The set of books was exactly as described, got here quick and the pricing was very reasonable. Saw these books mentioned on a video and went looking for them and found the whole set here. Will check here first on my next book search!!
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4 out of 5 stars
It's just OK
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2009
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This is a nicely bound set of books. I'm not sure it's really that usefull. Information is not presented in an way that you can directly use it, but it does cover lots of ideas, has pictures, and could lead you to something you could then further research and use. The text appears to have been taken directly from the patent office documents, so it's a dry read filled with legalese with everything over explained in such a way as to decrease clarity not to mention any practical applications.
As far as the Ingenious part goes...well, not so much. There are some clever items however. In all, I'd say it was a little over-sold and not as good as I was expecting. That being said, however, I am not inclined to return it. It may actually be of some use to me one day, and if not it is fairly entertaining to browse.
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5 out of 5 stars
Essential
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2013
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I have been looking for this since I was a cadet mechanical engineer - now that I have my own product development company, it is an essential stimulator of new ideas [particularly for the younger folk] and a reminder of some of the principals that become lost in the mists of time. There are other, simpler, references in the category that we use often, but this is the essential "encyclopaedia" for Industrial Designers and Engineers.
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1 out of 5 stars
They will send it via USPS, PAYING AMAZON PRIME!! ONLY TOOK 2 WEEKS TO GET THEM. CANCELLED PRIME!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
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Great Books, who ever ships it uses USPS, to save money, and USPS Sucks. well anything US Government sucks!!!!
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5 out of 5 stars
Big books.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018
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Awesome set. Helps me see things differently.
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5 out of 5 stars
Helpful descriptions of mechanical devices
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2013
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Currently studying mech. Engineering, this collection is very helpful in gaining a background understanding of why and how things listed work.
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4 out of 5 stars
Remarkable Document
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2013
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Great resource, although it should be noted that the 4 volumes are 4 susequent editions: there are differences, but they are not immediately obvious.
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5 out of 5 stars
Good product.
Reviewed in Germany on December 12, 2018
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4 out of 5 stars
Références variées
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2013
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J'ai une vaste expérience en mécanique mais il est certain que je n'avais pas vu toutes ces possiblilité. Je recommande ce livre aux designers et aux personnes qui doivent résoudre des problèmes et qui ont besoin de suggestions.
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2 out of 5 stars
Historically interesting for an engineer...
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2014
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...but not really a useful reference for anyone looking for a mechanical solution. The descriptions are dense and require close attention to determine if the mechanism does what you require. To find something appropriate would take forever. Shelf ballast, for the most part.
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