MENG 371 Test 1 March 5, 2000 ID:_____________

1) In the figure is a slider block mechanism. f

In the figure, links a and c are connected d
by gears such that
4=2+
where 4 and 2 are measured from link b a
and not the horizontal. The variables 2 c 4
and are given by the gear geometry. The b
letters a,b,c,d,f represent lengths. For the
3
system, 2, 2, and 2 are input by a motor
between links a and b and therefore
known. Assume that you have solved for the position from the first test.
a) (15) Show how can you solve for the unknown velocities?
(10) What equation governs the acceleration of the mechanism? (You don't have to solve
for the accelerations.)

2) (7) For the fourbar linkage given, based on the

instant centers, indicate if links b and c are rotating a b
in the same direction as link a, and if they are
rotating faster or slower than link a.
c
3) It is proposed to have a double dwell cam rise
function of
h(4 x 3 ) 0 < x < 0.5
s= for
h(4 x 12 x + 12 x 3)
3 2
0.5 < x < 1
a) (10) Is this a good rise function design, why or why not?
(A plot of the function is to the right)
b) (20) Your professor has the crazy idea of using two 4th
order polynomials instead of a 6th order polynomial for
the rise. (like part a, but with a 4th order, not 3rd order)
How would you use DYNACAM to design a 2 part rise
function, rising 1" in 120 degrees, then falling in 120
with the 345 polynomial for comparison purposes and
then dwelling for 120.

4) It is desired to design the motion of a quick

return crank-slider with stroke length l. The two
links of the slider have lengths a and b. The

time ratio variables and are known, based on
the desired time ratio.
a) (10) What equation governs the design of the a
linkage? b
b) (5) How many variables are there in the
equation? How many of them are known. How
many free choices do you have? l
c) (15) Pick appropriate free choices and solve for
the remaining variables.

5) (8) In your own words, and complete sentences, describe what is varied and why when
sizing a cam.