SME
College · Engineering
Kinematics of Mechanisms
5 topics
Mechanical
Before this course
Topics
Mobility (Gruebler's equation)
Four-bar linkages
Main lesson
Transmission angle at a crank position
Use this for “A crank-rocker has crank a = 40, coupler b = 120, rocker c = 90 and ground d = 100 mm. Find the transmission angle at θ₂ = 60°, or its least value (θ₂ = 0°).”
Time ratio of a quick-return linkage
Use this for “A crank-rocker’s crank turns 204° on the working stroke and 156° on the return (β = 24°) at 60 rpm. Find the time ratio and each stroke’s time.”
Velocity and acceleration analysis
Cams
Main lesson
Cycloidal rise
Use this for “A cam lifts its follower 20 mm with cycloidal motion over 120° of turn at 300 rpm. Find s, v and a at 45°.”
Pressure angle of a roller follower
Use this for “A roller follower rises 20 mm in simple harmonic motion over 120° of cam turn on a prime circle of radius 50 mm. Find the pressure angle at 60°.”
Gear trains
Main lesson
Planetary train (Willis’s formula)
Use this for “A planetary set has a 24-tooth sun and a 72-tooth ring. The ring is held and the sun turns at 1200 rpm. How fast does the arm turn?”
Torque and power through a train
Use this for “A gearbox takes 50 N·m at 1800 rpm and turns its output at 200 rpm with 95% efficiency. Find the output torque and the power.”
Course test
See what you know: 10 questions on this course
New questions each time. Pass to mark it complete.