M-ATICS 34 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANISMS AND Ir,-l~lE

Problems in Sketching Kinematic Diagrams

1-1. A mechanism is used to open the door of a heattreating furnace and is shown in Fig. P1.1. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanismThe end of the handle should be identified as a point of interest.
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Figure P1.3 Problems 3 and 28.

Figure PI.1 Problems 1 and 26. 1-2: A pair of bolt cutters is shown in Fig. P1.2. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism, selecting the lower handle as the frame. The end of the upper handle and the cutting surface of the iaws should be identified as points of interest.

Figure P1.2 Problems 2 and 27. 1-3. A folding chair that is commonly used in stadiums is shown in Fig. P1.3. Draw a kinematic diagram of the folding mechanism. A foot pump that can be used to fill bike tires, toys, an~so-" forth, is shown in Fig. P1.4. Draw a kinematic diagram of the pump mechanism. The foot pad should be identified as a point of interest. ~.A pair of pliers is shown in Fig. P1.5. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism. 1-6. Another configuration for a pair of pliers is shown in Fig. P1.6. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism. Figure Pi.5 Problems 5 and 30.

Figure P1.6 Problems 6 and 31.

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1-12. A small front loader is shown in Fig. pl.12. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

Figure P1.14 Problemg,1. add 39.

Figure Pl.12 Problems 12 and 37. 1-15. A sketch of a device to move packages from 1-13. A sketch of a microwave oven carrier used to assist people in wheelchairs is shown in Fig. P1.13. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

an assembly bench to a conveyor is shown in Fig. P1.15. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

Microwave oven carrier

Figure P1.15 Problems 15 and 40. 1-16. A sketch of a lift platform is shown in Fig. P1.16. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

Figure Pl.13 Problems 13 and 38. 1-14I"~A sketch of a truck used to deliver supplies to passenger jets is shown in Fig. Pl.14. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanismq Figure pl.16 Problerr~ [~~ ..... and 41. ")

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1-17. A sketch of a lift platform is shown in Fig. Pl.17. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

Figure Pl.19 Problems 19 and 44.

Figure P1.17 Problems 17 and 42. , 1-18: IA sketch of a backhoe is shown in Fig. P1.18. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

Figure P1.20 Problems 20 and 45.

Microwave oven Counter

Figure Pl.18 Problems 18 ~tnd 43. 1-19. A sketch of a front loader is shown in Fig. P1.19. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism. 1-20. A sketch of an adjustable-height platform used to load and unload freight trucks is shown in Fig. P1.20. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism. 1-21. A sketch of a kitchen appliance carrier, used for . undercounter storage, is shown in Fig. P1.21. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

Figure P1.21 Problems 21 and 46.