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Inversion of Mechanism

The document discusses inversions of a slider-crank mechanism. A mechanism inversion is obtained by releasing the originally grounded link and grounding a different link. The slider-crank mechanism has 4 links and 1 degree of freedom. There are 4 possible inversions obtained by fixing links 1 through 4. Each inversion results in a different kinematic arrangement with applications like engines or pumps.

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Inversion of Mechanism

The document discusses inversions of a slider-crank mechanism. A mechanism inversion is obtained by releasing the originally grounded link and grounding a different link. The slider-crank mechanism has 4 links and 1 degree of freedom. There are 4 possible inversions obtained by fixing links 1 through 4. Each inversion results in a different kinematic arrangement with applications like engines or pumps.

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Inversion of Mechanism

A mechanism was defined as a kinematic chain with one of its links grounded. An
inversion of a mechanism is obtained by releasing the grounded link and
grounding a different link from the original kinematic chain. The number of
.
possible inversions of a mechanism is equal to its number of links, and all
inversions have the same mobility or DOF.

L=4
J1 = 4
J2 = 0
M = 3(4-1) – 2×4 – 0 = 1
Inversions of slider-crank mechanism
Has one sliding pair and three turning pairs. Link
2 has rotary motion and is called crank. Link 3
has got combined rotary and reciprocating
motion and is called connecting rod. Link 4 has
reciprocating motion and is called slider. Link 1
is frame (fixed). This mechanism is used to
convert rotary motion to reciprocating and vice kinematic chain having four links
versa.

Inversions of slider crank mechanism is obtained by fixing links 2, 3 and 4.


Inversion 1

Piston Engine
partial rotating pin
Inversion 2
D
This is obtained by fixing of link 2 of a slider – crank mechanism. When C
its link 2 is fixed instead of link 1, link 3 along with the slider at its end D
becomes a crank. This makes link 1 to rotate about A along with the
slider which also reciprocates on it.

C A
B Fully rotating pins

Application: Whiteworth quick- return mechanism

Quick return mechanisms are used in machine tools


such as shapers and power driven saws for the
purpose of giving the reciprocating cutting tool a
slow cutting stroke and a quick return stroke with a
constant angular velocity of the driving crank.
partial rotating pin
Inversion 3
By fixing link 3 of the slider crank mechanism, third inversion is obtained. D
Here link 2 again acts as a crank and link 4 oscillates. C
Applications:
Crank and slotted – lever mechanism Oscillating cylinder engine

B
A, D
A
B
Fully rotating pin

C
C
Inversion 4
partial rotating pin
D
If link 4 (slider) is fixed the fourth inversion is obtained. This makes end
C
B of link2 to oscillate about C and end A to reciprocate along the axis of
the fixed link 4.

Application: Hand pump B

A
Fully rotating pins

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