Calculating Velocity

Determine velocity information about all link lengths and link angles of the quick return mechanism.


Vectors & Angles


Calculating Velocity

Enter the link lengths and unit system you wish to use. Also enter an angular position for the drive link (Θ2) and an angular velocity (ω2) in either degree or radians. If you want to see the numerical results for the slider velocity (v6), velocities of points A and B, and the angular velocities of links 4 and 5 (ω4 & ω5), choose Option 1. If you want to see a plot of the slider velocity verses time, choose Option 2. If you would like to see the position of the entire mechanism choose Option 3.


Units:
Link lengths (m or ft): r1: r2: r4: r5: r7:
Angles:
Select drive link position: θ2:
Select drive link velocity: ω2: per second

Output Options:

  1. Display v6, vA, vB, ω4, and ω5.
  2. Display plot of v6 vs. Time
  3. Display mechanism position. Need to have Ch Mechanism Toolkit installed.


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