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Sample Question Paper (Kinematics of Machines) : OA 400 MM, OP 200 MM, AR 700 MM, RS 300 MM
Sample Question Paper (Kinematics of Machines) : OA 400 MM, OP 200 MM, AR 700 MM, RS 300 MM
(Kinematics of Machines)
Maximum marks: 75
Time allowed: 3 Hours
Note: Attempt any five questions selecting at least two from each part.
(Part A)
R 300 G
350
P on slider 200
Q on AR
C O
3 120 o
b c 700
B 400
2
a
1 (mm)
A D
3 d A
Fig.1 Fig. 2
4. (a) Prove that a Kempes mechanism traces an exact straight line using
two identical mechanisms. 8
(b) The two shafts of a Hookes coupling have their axes inclined at 20.
The shaft A revolves at a uniform speed of 1000 rpm. The shaft B
carries a flywheel of mass 30 kg. If the radius of gyration of the
flywheel is 100 mm, find the maximum torque in shaft B. 7
(Part B)
5. (a) Why is a cycloidal motion programme the most suitable for high-speed
cams? 3
(b) The following data relate to a symmetrical circular cam operating a
flat-faced follower:
Minimum radius of the cam 40 mm
Lift 24 mm
Angle of lift 75o
Nose radius 8 mm
Speed of the cam 420 rpm
Determine the main dimensions of the cam and the acceleration of the
follower at
(i) the beginning of the lift
(ii) the end of contact with the circular flank
(iii) the beginning of contact with the nose
(iv) the apex of nose. 12
6. (a) What are uniform pressure and uniform wear theories? Deduce
expressions for the friction torque considering both the theories for a
flat collar. 7
(b) Explain the terms: friction circle, friction couple and friction axis. 3
(c) Describe the working of a mitchell thrust bearing. 5
T1
7. (a) Derive the relation, = e for a flat belt drive with usual notations. 7
T2
(b) A leather belt transmits 10 kW from a motor running at 600 rpm by an
open-belt drive. The diameter of the driving pulley of the motor is 350
mm, centre distance between the pulleys 4 m and speed of the driven
pulley 180 rpm. The belt weighs 1100 kg/m3 and the maximum
allowable tension in the belt is 2.5 N/mm2. = 0.25. Find the width of
the belt assuming the thickness to be 10 mm. Neglect the belt thickness 8
to calculate the velocities.
10
A B C D
O
Fig. 3