3. Kinematic Analysis (Group 23)

The kinematic analysis was performed using a link that rotates at 2 rad/s, where the angular velocity of link 2 is arbitrary and we can adjust it according to the motor. Link 2 is 4.5 inches long with another link that is 15 inches long that is connected to a slider about 10.25in from joint 1. To analyze the position of the slider as the angle of the 4.5-inch link varies, four vectors were drawn to find this out. Additionally, the horizontal velocity of the slider was also plotted as a function of the angle of the 4.5-inch link. The plots are shown below as well as an animation of our concept.

Position Analysis:

Velocity Analysis:

Slider Position Graph:

Link 2 Angular Velocity Graph:

Slider Velocity Graph:

Below is an animation of the full range of motion that the crank slider should be able to exhibit: