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MECHANISM DESIGN

OBJECTIVE

1. Describe mechanism synthesis.

2. Design an in-line slider-crank mechanism.
3. Knowing the desired mechanism time ratio, determine an appropriate
imbalance angle.
4. Using graphical methods, design offset slider-crank and crank-rocker
mechanisms.
5. Using graphical methods, design a single-pivoted link to move
between two prescribed positions.
6. Using graphical methods, design a four-bar mechanism in which the
coupler link moves between two prescribed positions.
7. Using graphical methods, design a four-bar mechanism where the
coupler link moves between three prescribed positions.

CHAPTER OUTLINE

1. Time Ratio
2. Design of slider-crank mechanisms.
3. Design of crank-rocker mechanisms.
4. Mechanism to move a link between two position.
5. Mechanism to move a link between three positions.

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Problems of time ratio calculations

A quick-return mechanism is to be designed where the outward stroke

consumes t1 and the return stroke t2. Determine the time ratio, imbalance
angle, and speed at which the mechanism should be driven.
t1 = 1.1 sec, t2 = 0.8 sec
Solution
t1 1.1sec
Q= = = 1.375
t 2 0.8 sec
⎛ 1.375 − 1 ⎞
β = 180°⎜ ⎟ = 24.42°
⎝ 1.375 + 1 ⎠
1rev rev
ω= = 0.526 = 31.6rpm
(1.1 + 0.8)sec sec

A quick-return mechanism drives at ω rpm and has an imbalance angles of

β . Determine the time ratio and the time to complete the outward and return
strokes.
ω = 180 rpm, β = 25°
Solution
rev sec
ω = 180rpm = 3 = 0.33
sec rev
180 + 25
Q= = 1.322
180 − 25
t1 0.33Q
Q= => t1 = = 0.188 sec
0.33 −t 1 Q +1
t1 0.188
t2 = = = 0.1422
Q 1.322

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