An Inverted Crank-Slider Position Solution
Gear Trains
𝟏
𝒎𝑻 =
𝒎𝒗
Gear Tooth Nomenclature
If d = pitch diameter and N = number of teeth, then
𝝅𝒅
• Circular Pitch, 𝑷𝒄 = 𝑵
- ----- (9.4a)
• Base Pitch, 𝑷𝒃 = 𝑷𝒄 𝐜𝐨𝐬 ϕ ---(9.4b)
• 𝑵 𝝅
Diametral Pitch (units = 1/inch), 𝑷 = =
𝒅 𝒅 𝑷𝒄
⇨ 𝒅
• Module (units = mm), m= reciprocal of 𝑷𝒅 𝒎=
𝑵
• If m is in mm and 𝑷𝒅 is in inches, then conversion Factor is
𝟐𝟓.𝟒
• 𝒎=
𝑷𝒅
Contact Ratio (mp)
EPICYCLIC OR PLANETARY GEAR TRAINS
Vector Loop Equation of a 4-Bar Linkage
In the 4 -bar
linkage, the minus solution gives θ4 for the open configuration and the positive solution
gives θ4′ for the crossed configuration
Vector Loop Equation of a 4-Bar Crank- Slider Linkage
θ1= 0° & θ4 = 90°
Vector Loop Equation of a 4-Bar Slider - Crank Linkage
TDC = b+a , BDC = b-a
Porter Governor
Hartnell Governor