Engineering Drawing velocity polygon for a press mechanism

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A forum user seeks assistance in drawing a velocity polygon for a press mechanism, specifically focusing on the point of contact between two gears, referred to as point A. The user initially misidentified points in their diagram but later clarified that point A acts as a swivel hinge, which they equate to point O2. Responses indicate confusion about the swivel concept and emphasize that the larger gear rotates clockwise, affecting the velocity vector of joint B. The discussion concludes with the user acknowledging the need to consult their professor for further clarification, as the assignment is intended to be a conceptual representation rather than a numerical analysis. The exchange highlights the importance of accurately representing mechanical relationships in kinematic diagrams.
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Homework Statement
Draw a velocity polygon and identify absolute and relative velocity
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Velocity polygon
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Hello, I'm new to the forum, I want to ask help on this problem here, above is a press mechanism and I'm tasked to draw a velocity polygon based on this mechanism. The point of contact between the two gears is A and consider it as a swivel hinge (rotating but stay still), so I guess it's O2?

Here's my attempt

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But I feel like it doesn't quite right, if you can help me solve this problem I would be very grateful thank you.
 
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Welcome, @Archives_3 !

Sorry, I don't see points A or O2 in your diagram.
 
Lnewqban said:
Welcome, @Archives_3 !

Sorry, I don't see points A or O2 in your diagram.
My mistake sorry, A is the point of contact between two gears. Now because the instructions that I've not put it in here says that considers A as a swivel hinge, then I assume then A becomes O2.
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Here's the picture again, I edited the A and B so to not cause confusion anymore I hope.
 
Thank you.
If those discontinuous lines are the meshing circles of two gears with fixed centers, I don't understand the swivel idea.
The bigger gear should have a clockwise rotation.
In that case, the velocity vector of joint B should be represented as perpendicular to the radius of that gear and pointing to the right.
That vector then determines the velocity vectors of joints C, D and E.
 
Lnewqban said:
Thank you.
If those discontinuous lines are the meshing circles of two gears with fixed centers, I don't understand the swivel idea.
The bigger gear should have a clockwise rotation.
In that case, the velocity vector of joint B should be represented as perpendicular to the radius of that gear and pointing to the right.
That vector then determines the velocity vectors of joints C, D and E.
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So can I see the problem like this?
 
Yes, but only if I am correct about the gears and other assumptions.
Could you consult with your professor?
Is it a number-less assignment, just to represent those vectors in a rough way?
 
Oh okay I understand, I will consult it when I have a chance,
Yes it's a number-less assignment
Thank you for your help
 
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