Calculating Position

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


Vectors & Angles



Calculating Position

Enter the link lengths and unit system you wish to use. Also enter an angular position for the drive link (Θ2) in either degree or radians. If you want to see the numerical results for the slider position (r6) and the angles of links 4 and 5 (Θ4 & Θ5), choose Option 1. If you want to see a plot of the slider position 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 input drive link position: Θ2:

Output option:
What results would you like displayed?

  1. Display r6, Θ4, and Θ5.
  2. Display plots of r6 vs. Time using default ω2
  3. Display mechanism position. Need to have Ch Mechanism Toolkit installed.


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