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1.1.1.1.
Introduction
The Four-bar Chain Unit is used to generate oscillating motions from a rotary
motion. Similar mechanisms are often applied in packaging technologies or
Ackermann steering, for example. The angle of the rotary motion input and
the oscillating motion can be read on scales.
1.1.1.2.
Description of Apparatus
1.1.1.3.
Theoretical principles
Four-bar linkages
Four-bar linkages are straight-line mechanisms. They can be divided into
three groups, namely:
Rotating
Non-rotating and
Reversible four-bar linkages
1. Rotating Four-bar linkage
A four-bar linkage can rotate when the Grashof condition is met:
The sum of the lengths of the longest and shortest bars must be less than the
sum of the two remaining bars, and there may only be a single shortest bar.
There are three types of rotating linkages:
Crank-and-rocker (lmin = a, c)
Double-rocker (lmin = b)
Double crank (lmin = d)
2. Non-rotating four-bar linkage
(total oscillation)
This type contains only one longest bar. The relative oscillating motions
always take place symmetrically with respect to the adjacent bar.
3. Reversible four-bar linkage
The requirement for reversible four-bar linkage is the equal lengths of the two
bar pairs.
1.1.1.4.
Experimental Procedure
Results
1.1.1.6.
Discussion
Reference
1.1.1.8.
Technical Data
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