III. Kinematic Analysis and Synthesis

A kinematic analysis of the mechanism was run to compile data concerning the position, velocity and acceleration of each point into the following figures. The code for obtaining these figures from the PMKS software can be found in Appendix I. 

Figure 1. Mechanism with Labels

Figures 2-4. Position of Points A, B, and C in Coordinate Plane

Figures 5-7. X & Y Position of Points A, B, and C in One Cycle

Figures 8-10. X & Y Velocity of Points A, B, and C in One Cycle

Figures 11-13. X & Y Velocity of Points A, B, and C in One Cycle

Figures 14-16. Angular Velocity of Points Input, Coupler, and Slider in One Cycle

Figures 17-19. Angular Velocity of Points Input, Coupler, and Slider in One Cycle

Figure 20. Kinematic Analysis Resulting Simulation

From the plots and visual analysis of the mechanism, I can conclude that no Coriolis acceleration is present. If the slider had rotational movement, and was not constrained to the X-axis, it would experience this phenomena. As long as the slider position is stagnant in the X-direction, the mechanism will not experience Coriolis Acceleration.