A graphical linkage synthesis question

In summary, the conversation is about the difference between two examples in Norton's machinery books in the chapter on graphical linkage synthesis. One example is a rocker output with complex displacement and the other is a coupler output with complex displacement. The person asking for clarification has a copy of Machine Design, An Integrated Approach but the linkage design is not in chapter 2. They ask for a full reference or for someone to scan and post the diagrams. The other person suggests looking at the chapter on graphical linkage synthesis in their book, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery, and provides links to examples 3-2 and 3-3 for further understanding. The conversation concludes with a question about why example 3-2 is called a rocker output and why
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Hi, all. Can anyone who use or used explain the difference between examples in Norton's machinery books in chapter on graphical linkage synthesis, one is a rocker output-two positions
with complex displacement and the other is coupler output-two positions with complex displacement.
 
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I have a copy of; Machine Design, An Integrated Approach, 3rd Edition. Robert L. Norton. ISBN 0131481908
But there is no linkage design in chapter 2.

Can you give a full reference, or better still, scan the diagrams and post them here?
 
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I have a copy of; Machine Design, An Integrated Approach, 3rd Edition. Robert L. Norton. ISBN 0131481908
But there is no linkage design in chapter 2.

Can you give a full reference, or better still, scan the diagrams and post them here?

I have copy of kinematics and dynamics of machinery, second edition in SI but your copy
probably covers the same examples. You should look at the chapter called "Graphical linkage synthesis". It is chapter 3 in my book. Examples are example 3-2 (Rocker output two positions with complex
displacement) and example 3-3 (coupler output two-positions with complex displacement).

And thank you for your interest.
 
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To learn the step-by-step construction and to understand the difference between these two mechanisms, See example 2 for the first one, and Example 3 for the second one at:

http://facultad.bayamon.inter.edu/elay/mecn4110/ch3graphical%20linkage%20synthesis.pdf

Cheers, Bobbywhy
 
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why is example 3-2 called rocker output and the example 3-3 called coupler output and why rotopole is used in example 3-2 and not used in example 3-3? First two steps are the same and third step is a bit different and fourth step is almost the same.
 
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What is a graphical linkage synthesis question?

A graphical linkage synthesis question is a type of problem in mechanical engineering that involves designing a mechanism or linkage that meets certain desired specifications or constraints.

What are some common applications of graphical linkage synthesis?

Graphical linkage synthesis is commonly used in the design of machines, robots, and other mechanical systems that require precise motion control.

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The steps involved in solving a graphical linkage synthesis question typically include defining the desired motion, identifying constraints and criteria, generating possible solutions, evaluating and selecting the best solution, and refining the design if necessary.

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