Term End Examination - November 2013

Course

: MEE215

Class NBR

: 3476

Time

- Kinematics of Machinery

Slot: B1+TB1

Max.Marks:100

Three Hours

Note:
1. Draw graphical representations neatly with suitable scale
2. Use separate page for calculations do not mix it with graphical solutions
PART - A (10 X 2 = 20 Marks)
Answer ALL Questions
1.

Define Degree of freedom.

2.

In an Oldhams coupling the distance between the axles of the two parallel shafts to be
connected is 30 mm. What is the maximum speed of sliding of each tongue of the
intermediate piece along its slot if the shaft revolves at a speed of 250 rpm?

3.

In a four bar chain mechanism crank AB = 0.3 m rotates with 100 rpm. and lever CD
oscillates with a linear velocity of 5 m/s and what is the mechanical advantage of the
system?

4.

What are the two components of acceleration?

5.

Explain the working mechanism of bicycle bells.

6.

What you mean by structural error?

7.

The velocity diagram of the follower moving simple harmonic motion consists of a
___________ curve and the acceleration diagram is a ___________ curve.

8.

What are the different motions of the follower?

9.

State law of Gearing.

10.

Define circular pitch and diametral pitch in spur gears.

PART B (5 X 16 = 80 Marks)
Answer any FIVE Questions

11.

Sketch and explain any three kinematic inversion of a single slider crank chain.

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12.

In the toggle mechanism, as shown in Fig.1, D is constrained to move on a horizontal path.

The dimensions of various links are : AB = 200 mm;
BC = 300 mm; OC = 150 mm and BD = 450 mm.
The crank OC is rotating in a counter clockwise direction at a speed of 180 rpm increasing
at the rate of 50 rad/sec2. Find, for the given configuration,
i) Velocity and acceleration of D and
ii) Angular velocity and angular acceleration of BD.

Fig.1.

13.

Synthesize a four bar linkage that will, in one of its position satisfy the following values
for angular velocities and angular accelerations Y=X1.2 1X 5, using Chebychev for
spacing three precision points. Take 0=30, 0=60, and ==90, and r1=10.

14.

In a cam with translating roller follower, the follower axis is offset to the right of the cam
hinge by 12 mm. The roller radius is 10 mm and the cam rotates in the counter clockwise
direction. Layout the rise portion of the cam profile to meet the following specifications:
Rise takes place during 180 of cam rotation of which for the first 90 the rise is with
constant acceleration and the rest is with constant retardation. Take seven station points
only. The lift of the cam is 30 mm and the least radius of the cam is 25 mm.

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15.

Two 20 Involute spur gears have a module of 10 mm. The addendum is one module. The
larger gear has 50 teeth and the pinion 13 teeth. Does the interference occur? If it occurs,
to what value should the pressure angle be changed to eliminate interference?

16.

In an epicyclic gear train (Fig.2) the internal wheels A and B and compound wheels C and
D rotate independently about axis O. The wheels E and F rotate on pins fixed to the arm G.
E gears with A and C. Wheel F gears with B and D. All the wheels have the same module
and the numbers of teeth are: TC = 28; TD = 26; TE = TF = 18. Find (a) Number of teeth of
on A and B, (b) If arm G makes 100 rpm clockwise and A is fixed find speed of B.

Fig.2.

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