what is meant by servomechanism?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Servomechanism

Answer 2

A servomechanism, sometimes shortened to servo, is an automatic device that uses error-sensing negative feedback to correct the performance of a mechanism and is defined by its function. It usually includes a built-in encoder. A servomechanism is sometimes called a heterostat since it controls a system's behavior by means of heterostasis.

The term correctly applies only to systems where the feedback or error-correction signals help control mechanical position, speed or other parameters.For example, an automotive power window control is not a servomechanism, as there is no automatic feedback that controls position—the operator does this by observation. By contrast a car's cruise control uses closed loop feedback, which classifies it as a servomechanism.



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Answer 3

servomechanism, automatic device used to correct the performance of a mechanism by means of an error-sensing feedback. The term servomechanism properly applies only to systems in which the feedback and error-correction signals control mechanical position or one of its derivatives such as velocity or acceleration. Servomechanisms were first used in gunlaying (aiming) and in fire-control and marine-navigation equipment. Today, applications of servomechanisms include their use in automatic machine tools, satellite-tracking antennas, celestial-tracking systems on telescopes, automatic navigation systems, and antiaircraft-gun control systems.
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Answer 4

It is a control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system

Answer 5

a mechanism that is driven by a servo...like a robotic arm, or the aelrons on an r/c airplane...does this help? if not, look up servo/servo drive for more info.