Robert L．Norton著的《Design of machinery：all introduction to the synthesis and analysis ofmechanisms andmachines》是美国比较广泛应用的机械原理教材。该书在2004年出版了第三版。在我国已经出版了该书第二版的影印本和翻译本。现把该书第三版改编为内容适合我国机械原理教学基本要求的简本，供我国机械原理双语教学使用，也可作为机械原理教学的辅助教材，还可供机械工程方面的专业人员参考。该书内容丰富，大部分内容适合我国机械类本科生的教学要求。原书858页，共包括16章的内容、参考文献和习题、6个附录、1个索引和1个光盘目录。其中第1章至第9章为第一部分（PART I），称为机构运动学；第10章至第16章为第二部分（PARTⅡ），称为机械动力学。
- Preface to the Third Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- 1.0 Purpose
- 1.1 Kinematics and Kinetics
- 1.2 Mechanisms and Machines
- 1.3 A Brief History of Kinematics
- 1.4 Applications of Kinematics
- 1.5 The Design Process
- Design, Invention, Creativity
- Identification of Need
- Background Research
- Goal Statement
- Performance Specifications
- Ideation and Invention
- Analysis
- Selection
- Detailed Design
- Prototyping and Testing
- Production
- 1.6 Other Approaches to Design
- 1.7 Multiple Solutions
- 1.8 Human Factors Engineering
- 1.9 The Engineering Report
- 1.10 Units
- 1.11 What’s to Come
- Chapter 2 Kinematics Fundamentals
- 2.0 Introduction
- 2.1 Degrees of Freedom (DOF) or Mobility
- 2.2 Types of Motion
- 2.3 Links, Joints, and Kinematic Chains
- 2.4 Determining Degree of Freedom or Mobility
- Degree of Freedom (Mobility) in Planar Mechanisms
- Degree of Freedom (Mobility) in Spatial Mechanisms
- 2.5 Mechanisms and Structures
- 2.6 Paradoxes
- 2.7 Linkage Transformation
- 2.8 Intermittent Motion
- 2.9 Inversion
- 2.10 The Grashof Condition
- 2.11 Compliant Mechanisms
- 2.12 Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
- 2.13 Practical Considerations
- Pin Joints versus Sliders and Half Joints
- Cantilever or Straddle Mount?
- Short Links
- Bearing Ratio
- Commercial Slides
- Linkages versus Cams
- Chapter 3 Graphical Linkage Synthesis
- 3.0 Introduction
- 3.1 Synthesis
- 3.2 Function, Path, and Motion Generation
- 3.3 Limiting Conditions
- 3.4 Dimensional Synthesis
- Two-Position Synthesis
- Three-Position Synthesis with Specified Moving Pivots
- Three-Position Synthesis with Alternate Moving Pivots
- Three-Position Synthesis with Specified Fixed Pivots
- Position Synthesis for More Than Three Positions
- 3.5 Quick-Return Mechanisms
- Fourbar Quick-Return
- Sixbar Quick-Return
- 3.6 Coupler Curves
- Chapter 4 Position Analysis
- 4.0 Introduction
- 4.1 Coordinate Systems
- 4.2 Position and Displacement
- Position
- Coordinate Transformation
- Displacement
- 4.3 Translation, Rotation, and Complex Motion
- Translation
- Rotation
- Complex Motion
- Theorems
- 4.4 Graphical Position Analysis of Linkages
- 4.5 Algebraic Position Analysis of Linkages
- Vector Loop Representation of Linkages
- Complex Numbers as Vectors
- The Vector Loop Equation for a Fourbar Linkage
- 4.6 The Fourbar Slider-Crank Position Solution
- 4.7 An Inverted Slider-Crank Position Solution
- 4.8 Linkages of More Than Four Bars
- The Geared Fivebar Linkage
- Sixbar Linkages
- 4.9 Position of any Point on a Linkage
- 4.10 Transmission Angles
- Extreme Values of the Transmission Angle
- 4.11 Toggle Positions
- Chapter 5 Analytical Linkage Synthesis
- 5.0 Introduction
- 5.1 Types of Kinematic Synthesis
- 5.2 Precision Points
- 5.3 Two-Position Motion Generation by Analytical Synthesis
- 5.4 Comparison of Analytical and Graphical Two-Position Synthesis
- 5.5 Simultaneous Equation Solution
- 5.6 Three-Position Motion Generation by Analytical Synthesis
- 5.7 Comparison of Analytical and Graphical Three-position Synthesis
- 5.8 Synthesis for a Specified Fixed Pivot Location
- Chapter 6 Velocity Analysis
- 6.0 Introduction
- 6.1 Definition of Velocity
- 6.2 Graphical Velocity Analysis
- 6.3 Instant Centers of Velocity
- 6.4 Velocity Analysis with Instant Centers
- Angular Velocity Ratio
- Mechanical Advantage
- Using Instant Centers in Linkage Design
- 6.5 Velocity of Slip
- 6.6 Analytical Solutions for Velocity Analysis
- The Fourbar Pin-Jointed Linkage
- The Fourbar Slider-Crank
- The Fourbar Inverted Slider-Crank
- 6.7 Velocity Analysis of The Geared Fivebar Linkage
- 6.8 Velocity of any Point on a Linkage
- Chapter 7 Acceleration Analysis
- 7.0 Introduction
- 7.1 Definition of Acceleration
- 7.2 Graphical Acceleration Analysis
- 7.3 Analytical Solutions for Acceleration Analysis
- The Fourbar Pin-Jointed Linkage
- The Fourbar Slider-Crank
- Coriolis Acceleration
- The Fourbar Inverted Slider-Crank
- 7.4 Acceleration Analysis of the Geared Fivebar Linkage
- 7.5 Acceleration of any Point on a Linkage
- 7.6 Human Tolerance of Acceleration
- 7.7 Jerk
- 7.8 Linkages of n Bars
- Chapter 8 Cam Design
- 8.0 Introduction
- 8.1 Cam Terminology
- Type of Follower Motion
- Type of Joint Closure
- Type of Follower
- Type of Cam
- Type of Motion Constraints
- Type of Motion Program
- 8.2 S V A J Diagrams
- 8.3 Double-Dwell Cam Design—Choosing S V A J Functions
- The Fundamental Law of Cam Design
- Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
- Cycloidal Displacement
- Combined Functions
- The SCCA Family of Double-Dwell Functions
- Polynomial Functions
- Double-Dwell Applications of Polynomials
- 8.4 Single-Dwell Cam Design—Choosing s v a j Functions
- Single-Dwell Applications of Polynomials
- Effect of Asymmetry on the Rise-Fall Polynomial Solution
- 8.5 Critical Path Motion (CPM)
- Polynomials Used for Critical Path Motion
- 8.6 Sizing the Cam—Pressure Angle and Radius of Curvature
- Pressure Angle—Translating Roller Followers
- Choosing a Prime Circle Radius
- Overturning Moment—Translating Flat-Faced Follower
- Radius of Curvature—Translating Roller Follower
- Radius of Curvature—Translating Flat-Faced Follower
- Chapter 9 Gear Trains
- 9.0 Introduction
- 9.1 Rolling Cylinders
- 9.2 The Fundamental Law of Gearing
- The Involute Tooth Form
- Pressure Angle
- Changing Center Distance
- Backlash
- 9.3 Gear Tooth Nomenclature
- 9.4 Interference and Undercutting
- Unequal-Addendum Tooth Forms
- 9.5 Contact Ratio
- 9.6 Gear Types
- Spur, Helical, and Herringbone Gears
- Worms and Worm Gears
- Rack and Pinion
- Bevel and Hypoid Gears
- Noncircular Gears
- Belt and Chain Drives
- 9.7 Simple Gear Trains
- 9.8 Compound Gear Trains
- Design of Compound Trains
- Design of Reverted Compound Trains
- An Algorithm for the Design of Compound Gear Trains
- 9.9 Epicyclic or Planetary Gear Trains
- The Tabular Method
- The Formula Method
- 9.10 Efficiency of Gear Trains
- 9.11 Transmissions
- 9.12 Differentials
- Chapter 10 Dynamic Force Analysis
- 10.0 Introduction
- 10.1 Newtonian Solution Method
- 10.2 Single Link in Pure Rotation
- 10.3 Force Analysis of a Threebar Crank-Slide Linkage
- 10.4 Force Analysis of a Fourbar Linkage
- 10.5 Force Analysis of a Fourbar Slider-Crank Linkage
- 10.6 Force Analysis of the Inverted Slider-Crank
- 10.7 Force Analysis—Linkages with More Than Four Bars
- 10.8 Shaking Forces and Shaking Torque
- 10.9 Linkage Force Analysis by Energy Methods
- 10.10 Controlling Input Torque—Flywheels
- 10.11 A Linkage Force Transmission Index
- 10.12 Practical Considerations
- Chapter 11 Balancing
- 11.0 Introduction
- 11.1 Static Balance
- 11.2 Dynamic Balance
- 11.3 Balancing Linkages
- Complete Force Balance of Linkages
- 11.4 Effect of Balancing on Shaking and Pin Forces
- 11.5 Effect of Balancing on Input Torque
- 11.6 Balancing the Shaking Moment in Linkages
- 11.7 Measuring and Correcting Imbalance
- Vocabulary of the key terms重要名词术语英汉对照表
