Article 7/3 Problems 415

7/26 The existing design of an aircraft cargo loader is

under review. The platform AD of the loader is
elevated to the proper height by the mechanism
shown. There are two sets of linkages and hydraulic
lifts, one set on each side. Cables F which lift the
platform are controlled by the hydraulic cylinders E
whose piston rods elevate the pulleys G. If the total b
weight of the platform and containers is W, deter- 2b
b
mine the compressive force P in each of the two pis-
ton rods. Does P depend on the height h? What force θ θ
Q is supported by each link at its center joint when
W is centered between A and D?
L

G
Problem 7/28

F
7/29 Determine the force F between the jaws of the
e clamp in terms of a torque M exerted on the handle
of the adjusting screw. The screw has a lead (ad-
vancement per revolution) L, and friction is to be
A D
l/2 l/2 E neglected.
h
l/2 l/2
C B
a F D
M

b
B 2θ
Problem 7/26
b
7/27 Determine the force P developed at the jaws of the E
rivet squeezer.

e F A b
a
A a
C c
B
Problem 7/29

7/30 Determine the force N exerted on the log by each

b jaw of the fireplace tongs shown.
F
P

Problem 7/27 N B

7/28 Express the compression C in the hydraulic cylinder

of the car hoist in terms of the angle !. The mass of D A
the hoist is negligible compared with the mass m of
the vehicle.

C
N

P
5″ 7″ 7″ 8″

Problem 7/30