For the slider crank mechanism shown, using the vector diagram and the vector loop method, prove that angle 2 expressed as a function of the link lengths and the distance of joint B from origin O is:
Your proof must include the following steps:
i. Develop governing vector equations for the loops.
ii. Express vectors in their compact complex form.
iii. Separate vector equations into real and imaginary terms.
iv. Combine the two resulting simultaneous equations to develop your expression for angle 2.
Using the expression derived in part (a), develop expressions for angle 1 and angle 3. Illustrate the difference between the two angles with sketches of the linkage.
Reproduce the table at right, exactly as shown, and then complete the table (using d as the independent variable) using the following lengths and your derived expressions: b = 75mm, c = 200mm, e = 300mm. Show at least one sample calculation.
d (mm), angle 1 (degrees), angle 3 (degrees)
25,
50,
75,
100,
125,
150,
175,