Mechanism worksheet

1) A mechanism to spray water onto vehicles at an

automated car wash is shown in Figure , is designed
to have the lengths of a=12cm, b=1.5cm,c=14cm
and d=4cm.
a) Draw the kenematic diagram
b) Determine the dof
c) Classify the four-bar mechanism, based on its
possible motion.
d) Draw and explain the possible motions of the mechanism by fixing the link a, c and d
turn by turn.

2) Draw a kinematic diagram of the following mechanisms and Specify the number of links
and the number of joints and calculate the mobility (degree of freedom) for the
mechanism.
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An automotive power window mechanism

A sketch of a wear test fixture

A sketch of a sewing machine

A sketch of a sewing machine sketch of a kitchen appliance carrier, used for

undercounter storage

A sketch of a truck used to deliver supplies to passenger jets A sketch of a backhoe

A sketch of a lift platform. A sketch of an adjustable-height platform used

to load and unload freight trucks

CASE STUDIES
A) The mechanism shown in Figure C1.1 has been taken from a feed device for an automated ball bearing assembly
machine. An electric motor is attached to link A as shown. Carefully examine the configuration of the components
in the mechanism. Then answer the following leading questions to gain insight into the operation of the
mechanism.

1. As link A rotates clockwise 90°, what will happen to slide C?

2. What happens to the ball trapped in slide C when it is at this position?
3. As link A continues another 90° clockwise, what action occurs?
4. What is the purpose of this device?
5. Why are there chamfers at the entry of slide C?
6. Why do you suppose there is a need for such a device?

B) Figure C1.2 shows a mechanism that is typical in the tank of a water closet. Note that flapper C is hollow and
filled with trapped air. Carefully examine the configuration of the components in the mechanism. Then answer the
following leading questions to gain insight into the operation of the mechanism.

1. As the handle A is rotated counterclockwise, what is the motion of flapper C?

2. When flapper C is raised, what effect is seen?
3. When flapper C is lifted, it tends to remain in an upward position for a period of time. What causes this
tendency to keep the flapper lifted?
4. When will this tendency (to keep flapper C lifted) cease?
5. What effect will cause item D to move?
6. As item D is moved in a counterclockwise direction, what happens to item F?
7. What does item F control?
8. What is the overall operation of these mechanisms? Why is there a need for this mechanism and a need
to store water in this tank?
 Velocity and acceleration analysis of linkages
1) The mechanism shown in the figure is driven by link 2 at ⁄ find the velocity
of point A, angular velocity, and also angular acceleration of link 4 and 3.

2) The crank of a slider crank mechanism rotates clockwise at a constant speed of 300r.p.m. The
crank is 150 mm and the connecting rod is 600 mm long. Determine:
1. Linear velocity and acceleration of the midpoint of the connecting rod, and
2. Angular velocity and angular acceleration of the connecting rod, at a crank angle of
45° from inner dead centre position.

3) An engine mechanism is shown in Fig. 8.5. The crank CB = 100 mm and the connecting rod
BA= 300 mm with centre of gravity G, 100 mm from B. In the position shown, the
crankshaft has a speed of 75 rad/s and an angular acceleration of 1200rad/s2.
Find: 1. Velocity of G and angular velocity of AB, and
2. Acceleration of G and angular acceleration of AB.
4) PQRS is a four bar chain with link PS fixed. The lengths of the links are PQ= 62.5 mm; QR
= 175 mm ; RS = 112.5 mm ; and PS = 200 mm. The crank PQ rotates at 10 rad/s clockwise.
Draw the velocity and acceleration diagram when angle QPS = 60° and Q and R lie on the
same side of PS.
Find the angular velocity and angular acceleration of links QR and RS.

5) In the four bar mechanism shown below if OA has a constant counterclockwise angular
velocity of ωo=10rad/s, calculate the angular acceleration of link AB for the position where
the coordinates of A are -60mm and y=80mm. link BC is vertical for this position.
Use the angular velocities ωAB=2.5rad/s.

6) Figure below shows a rock-crushing mechanism. It is used in a machine where large rock is
placed in a vertical hopper and falls into this crushing chamber. Properly sized aggregate,
 which passes through a sieve, is discharged at the bottom. Rock not passing through the sieve
is reintroduced into this crushing chamber.
a) Draw the kenematic diagram
b) Determine the angular velocity and angular acceleration of the crushing ram, in the
shown configuration, as the 60-mm crank rotates at 120 rpm, clockwise.

7) The mechanism shown in Figure below is a common punch press designed to perform
successive stamping operations. The machine has just been powered and at the instant shown is
coming up to full speed. The driveshaft rotates clockwise with an angular velocity of 72 rad/s
and accelerates at a rate of 250 rad/s2. At the instant shown, determine the acceleration of the
stamping die, which will strike the workpiece.

8) The 12-in. crank on the small aircraft landing gear actuation in Figure below rotates
counterclockwise at a constant rate of 20 rpm. At the instant shown, determine the
angular velocity and angular acceleration of the wheel assembly.
Static force analysis problem

Perform analytical and a graphical static-force analysis of the given mechanism. Construct the complete
force polygon for determining bearing forces and the required input force or torque. Mechanism
dimensions are given in the accompanying figures.
Dynamic force analysis problem