Writing Vector Loops and Geometric Constraints for a Mechanism with a P1 Joint

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The discussion centers on writing vector loops and geometric constraints for a mechanism featuring a P1 joint. One participant expresses skepticism about the mechanism's feasibility, indicating it may not warrant detailed analysis. There is a question raised regarding whether the inquiry is related to a homework assignment. Additionally, the presence of a P1 joint between links 4 and 5 is noted as a critical detail. Overall, the conversation highlights challenges in analyzing the mechanism due to its implausibility.
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How would you write the vector loops and geometric constraints for this mechanism?
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Here is an introduction to the method of vector loops :[/PLAIN] Link

The mechanism shown is so implausible that I'm not going to waste any time actually analysing it .

Is this a homework question ?
 
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One thing I forgot to mention is that between link 4 and 5 is a p1 joint.
 

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