Problem 6.57
One way to convert rotational motion into linear motion and vice versa is
with the use of a mechanism called a Scotch yoke, which consists of a
crank
C
that is connected to a slider
B
by a pin
A
. The pin rotates with
the crank while sliding within the yoke, which, in turn, rigidly translates
with the slider. This mechanism has been used, for example, to control
the opening and closing of valves in pipelines. Letting the radius of the
crank be
RD1:5 ft
, determine the angular velocity
!C
of the crank so
that the maximum speed of the slider is vBD90 ft=s.
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