THEORY OF MACHINES (313313) Practical No: 02&03 Estimation of kinematic data for mechanism available in the laboratory
A mechanism is one in which one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed. Different mechanisms can be obtained by fixing different links of the same kinematic chain. These are called inversions of the mechanism. By changing the fixed link, the number of mechanisms that can be obtained is equal to the number of links. The inversion of a mechanism does not change the motion of its links relative to each other.
Observations and calculations
Result
The experiment successfully determined the kinematic data, including position, velocity, and acceleration, for both the Single Slider Crank and Scotch Yoke mechanisms across various angular displacements.
Practical Related Questions
1. List the different inversions of single slider crank Mechanism
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2. Name four applications of Single crank Mechanism
Answer:
internal combustion engines, pumps and compressors, presses, robotics, toy cars, and human-powered vehicles
Conclusion
The experiment concluded that both the Single Slider Crank and Scotch Yoke mechanisms exhibit predictable kinematic behavior, with varying position, velocity, and acceleration dependent on the crank's angular displacement.