the Chebyshev four bar mechanism

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MCS 320 Lecture 34


Overview

The Chebyshev four bar mechanism translates straight line motion into circular motion.

Instructions

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Discussion

The scale on top of the figure allows the user to move the angle of the crank. After each move of the angle, the four bar configuration is adjusted and redrawn.
Last modified on Wednesday 8 April 2015.