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ENME 473: Fundamentals of Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines

Tutorial 4: Quick Return Mechanism

Q1) A crank rocker mechanism has the following dimensions:

Input link = 2 cm
Output link = 7 cm
Coupler = 4 cm
Distance between pivots = 8 cm

Input link is driven by a motor at a constant angular speed of 40 rad/s (CCW)

(a) What is the time/advance ratio for the mechanism?


(b) What is the average angular speed of the rocker in the advance phase?
(c) What is the average angular speed of the rocker in the return phase?

Q1) An offset slider crank mechanism has the following link dimensions:

Offset = 2 cm
Crank = 5 cm
Coupler = 8 cm

The crank is driven by a motor at a constant angular speed of 30 rad/s (CCW)

(a) What is the time/advance ratio for the mechanism?


(b) What is the average speed of the slider in the advance phase?
(c) What is the average speed of the slider in the return phase?

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