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(2) A plot showing the path of point P and the flower petal shape that would be produced when the input link completes one full revolution
Gruebler’s Equation for the pictured 4-bar mechanism: M = 3*(4-1) - 2*4 = 1
Grashof Condition: Class I
S + L = L2+L4 = 4 + 9.32 = 13.32
P + Q = L1 + L3 = 6 + 8.88 = 14.88
Figure 3: An example of a slider crank mechanism which follows along a rail, by attaching a drawing implement this mechanism could be used to draw straight lines
Gruebler’s Equation for slider-crank: M = 3*(4-1) - 2*4 = 1
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