4 Kinematic Analysis of Planar Mechanisms

DOI: 10.1201/9781003316961-4

Concept Overview

In this chapter, the reader will gain a central understanding regarding

  1. Link velocity and acceleration components in planar space
  2. The Newton–Raphson method for a set of two simultaneous equations
  3. Vector-loop-based displacement, velocity, and acceleration equation formulation and solution
  4. Kinematics of mechanism link locations of interest
  5. Instant centers in relative planar motion
  6. Instant center generation and application in velocity analysis
  7. Centrode generation and application in coupler motion replication
  8. Configurations of closed-loop mechanisms
  9. Relationships between general angular velocity and time
  10. Cognate construction and application

4.1 Introduction ...

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