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A sketch of an adjustable-height platform used to load and unload freight trucks is shown in
Figure. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

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The schematic diagram of the adjustable platform is shown below:

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In order to draw the kinematic diagram, we follow the following steps:

Identify the frame:

The ground is considered as the frame. It is labelled as link 1.

Identify all other links:

Link 2: Lower Handle

Link 3, 5 and 6: The connecting rods

Link 4: The solid member

Identify the joints:

The six pin joints are marked as A, B, C, D, E and F respectively. The sliding joint is marked as
G.

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The kinematic diagram of the adjustable platform is shown below:

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