class of Mechatronics 1.Perform research on mechatronic systems that are used in
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class of Mechatronics
1.Perform research on mechatronic systems that are used in vehicles. Identify the type of sensors and/or actuators that are used in the following systems.
a. Airbag
b. Door locks
c. Powered side mirrors
2.Research and identify all the mechatronic components used in the following devices:
a.Modern washing machine
b.Servo-driven industrial robot
c.Automated entry door
3.Do your research and suggest one of the most exciting and practical mechatronics systems you image to realize in the next 5 – 10 years.
Explanation / Answer
Sol1)
AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS AND ACTUATORS
THERMISTORS (TEMPERATURE SENSORS):
Air intake, Battery, Engine and transmission temperature, Air conditioning and internal/external environmental temperature, Oil and gas temperatures
THERMOCUPLES (TEMPERATURE SENSORS):
Exhaust Gas and turbocharger temperatures
MAGNETIC SENSORS:
Ignition system engine speed and position, Speed sensing for electronically controlled transmissions, Vehicle speed sensing, Wheel speed sensing for ABS and traction control systems
TRANSDUCERS (HALL EFFECT):
Current flow detection
POTENTIOMETER (VARIABLE RESISTANCE):
Throttle position sensor
ACCELERATOR-PEDAL MODULE:
Torque demand while driving
PRESSURE SENSORS:
Intake manifold pressure and barometric pressure
ACCELEROMETERS: Knock sensing, Crash sensing etc
KNOCK SENSORS: Engine Knocking
ACCELERATION SENSORS:
Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Anti-Braking System (ABS), Airbags
YAW RATE SENSORS: Electronic Stability Program(ESP)
AIR FLOW SENSORS: Air mass flow
OXYGEN SENSORS: Air Fuel ratio
SOLENOID ACTUATORS: Fuel Injector, Door Locks
MOTORS (DC, STEPPER etc.): Windscreen and head light washers & wipers, Power windows and mirrors, Fuel pumps, Head light lifts, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Ventilation fans etc.
Airbags
Sensors: Acceleration sensor, wheel speed sensors, brake pressure sensor, seat occupancy sensor(weight sensor)
Actuators: Airbag inflation device, passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Door Locks
Actuators: Solenoid Actuators
Powered Side Mirrors
Actuators: Hydraulic drive systems, electrically operated pump
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