Machine Dynamics Tool

MENG 364 · King Abdulaziz University

Module 2 — Motion Analysis

Link Lengths

a — Crank ? cm

b — Coupler ? cm

c — Follower ? cm

d — Ground ? cm

Crank (a)

Coupler (b)

Follower (c)

Ground (d)

Assembly: Open

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Coupler Point P

p — Offset ? cm

δ — Angle ? °

P_x (cm)

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P_y (cm)

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Animation

Input speed ω₂ 30 rpm

Crank angle θ₂ 0°

Live Output Values

V_Px cm/s

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V_Py cm/s

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|V_P| cm/s

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A_Px cm/s²

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A_Py cm/s²

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|A_P| cm/s²

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θ₃ (°)

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ω₃ r/s

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α₃ r/s²

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Mechanism View

Coupler Curve Velocity V_P Accel A_P

θ₂ = 0°

100%

Coupler Curve — Path of P

|V_P| vs θ₂

V_Px, V_Py vs θ₂

|A_P| vs θ₂

A_Px, A_Py vs θ₂

|V_A|, |V_B| vs θ₂

Velocity Polygon

Acceleration Polygon

Diagnostics & Observations