Find the mathematical equation for a rotating cam and follower
Consider the following moving cam (rotating round bit) with follower (straight rod):
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The follower is of fixed length and is attached to a fixed point on the rotating cam while the other end of the follower is guided such that it is always below the center of rotation of the cam.
Solve:
1. Draw a graph for the velocity and acceleration for the x-axis as well as the y-axis for both ends of the cam follower
2. Show your formulation
Hint:
Only if requested 😉
The answer will be posted here in a week or so
Good luck!
The follower is of fixed length and is attached to a fixed point on the rotating cam while the other end of the follower is guided such that it is always below the center of rotation of the cam.
Solve:
1. Draw a graph for the velocity and acceleration for the x-axis as well as the y-axis for both ends of the cam follower
2. Show your formulation
Hint:
Only if requested 😉
The answer will be posted here in a week or so
Good luck!
Replies
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Morningdot HabluI think the graph of acceleration along x axis is as follows
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where horizontal line represent the acceleration and vertical represents the angle varies. -
VoltaireNo takers?
Hint(s)
1. Assume circle unity i.e. r = 1
2. Let follower length = 2[sup]0.5[/sup] (Pythagoras x[sup]2[/sup] + y[sup]2[/sup] = ℓ[sup]2[/sup])
3. Since the top of the follower moves with the cam, x[sub]1[/sub] = cos(θ) and y[sub]1[/sub] = sin(θ)
4. For the bottom of the follower x[sub]2[/sub] is always = 0
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