ME 442 Machinery Dynamics Assigned on: 12/04/2017

Spring 2016 2017 Quiz on: 21/04/2017

HOMEWORK #4

1. Consider the six-link mechanism shown in the figure. Its geometric parameters are given as:
|O2A|= b2 |O4B|= b4 |CB|= b5 |O4O2|= b1
a) Determine the degrees of freedom of the mechanism and the number of independent loops.
b) Write the loop closure equations first by using point-to-point vectors, then by complex numbers.
c) The input variable is taken as 12. For this input, show that this mechanism is solvable loop-by-
loop. Then, outline your solution plan.
d) Express the variables s34, 14, s16, and 15 in terms of 12.
ME 442 Machinery Dynamics Assigned on: 12/04/2017
Spring 2016 2017 Quiz on: 21/04/2017

HOMEWORK #4

2. For the linkage shown below, find the limit positions in terms of the angle of link 2. Then,
calculate and plot the angular displacements of links 3 and 4 and the path coordinates of point P
with respect to the angular position of the input crank (link 2).
ME 442 Machinery Dynamics Assigned on: 12/04/2017
Spring 2016 2017 Quiz on: 21/04/2017

HOMEWORK #4

3. Using analytical methods, design a fourbar mechanism to give the two positions of coupler
motion shown in the figure below.
ME 442 Machinery Dynamics Assigned on: 12/04/2017
Spring 2016 2017 Quiz on: 21/04/2017

HOMEWORK #4

4. A general fourbar linkage configuration and its notation are shown in the figure below. The link
lengths, coupler point location, and the values for input angle and angular velocity are defined in
the table underneath. For each row, draw the linkage to the scale and find velocities of the pin
joints A and B using the instant centers. Then calculate angular velocities of links 3 and 4 and find
the velocity of point P.
ME 442 Machinery Dynamics Assigned on: 12/04/2017
Spring 2016 2017 Quiz on: 21/04/2017

HOMEWORK #4

5. The linkage in the figure below has L1 = 61.9, L2 = 15, L3 = 45.8, L4 = 18.1, L5 = 23.1 mm. 12
is 68.3o in the xy coordinate system, which is at -23.3o in the XY coordinate system. The X
component of O2C is 59.2 mm. For the position shown, find the velocity ratio VI5,6 / VI2,3 and the
mechanical advantage from link 2 to link 6 using the instant center graphical method.