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Mechanism
Machines are mechanical devices used to accomplish work. A mechanism is a heart of a machine. It is the mechanical portion of the machine that has the function of transferring motion and forces from a power source to an output. Mechanism is a system of rigid elements (linkages) arranged and connected to transmit motion and/or force in a predetermined fashion.
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Four-Bar Linkage
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Example of Mechanism
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Can crusher
Simple press
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Rear-window wiper
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Example of Mechanisms
6 5 2 4 Moves packages from an assembly
bench to a conveyor
Six bar
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Six bar
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Lift platform
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Example of Mechanisms
Extension position
Flexed position
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Case I
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shortest link + longest link < summation of the other two links
Shortest link is the driver with either one of the adjacent links as the ground link (fixed). The result is two different types of crank-rocker mechanisms, input link rotates 360 (crank) and output link oscillates (rocker)
fixed
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b) Shortest link is fixed. The result is a double-crank mechanism. Both, input and output links rotate 360.
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c)
The longest link is fixed and either one of the intermediate links is the driver. The result is a double-rocker mechanism. Both, input and output links oscillate.
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There are four possible mechanisms depending on which link is fixed. All mechanisms are double-rockers.
Case III
Same mechanisms as in case I with the addition of a branching point (all links become collinear).
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4-Bar mechanisms
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4-Bar mechanisms
S+l>p+q 4 double rocker mechanisms
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Slider-Crank Mechanism
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Slider-Crank Mechanism
The mechanism has a stroke B1B2 equal twice the crank length r2. Locations B1 and B2 are called the extreme positions (limiting) of the slider
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Categories of Mechanisms
Function generation mechanisms
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Mechanism Categories
Function Generation Mechanisms
A function generator is a linkage in which the relative motion between links connected to the ground is of interest.
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Mechanism Categories
Function Generation Mechanisms
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Mechanism Categories
Function Generation Mechanisms
A four-bar function generation mechanism to lower an attic stairway.
A four-bar function generation mechanism to operate an artificial hand used for gripping.
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Mechanism Categories
Motion Generation Mechanisms In motion generation, the entire motion of the coupler link is of interest (rigid body guidance).
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Moving joints
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Fixed pivot points
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Mechanism Categories
Motion Generation Mechanisms
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Mechanism Categories
Six bar
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Six bar
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Lift platform
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Mechanism Categories
Path Generation Mechanisms In path generation, we are concerned only with the path of a tracer point and not with the motion (rotation) of the coupler link.
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Mechanism Categories
Path Generation Mechanisms with timing
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A four-bar path generation mechanism as part of an arm-actuated propulsion system for a wheelchair Mechanical Engineering Dept.
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Primary Joints
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Moving a trash pan from the floor up over a trash bin and into a dump position
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Geneva Mechanism
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Ratchet Mechanism
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Gears
Worm Gear Sets Bevel gears Planetary Gear set
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V-8 Engine
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Translation to Translation
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References
Mechanism Design, Analysis and Synthesis by Erdman and sander, fourth edition, Prentice-Hall, Machines and Mechanisms by Uicker, Pennock and Shigley, third edition, Oxford Machines and Mechanisms by Myszka, PrenticeHall
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