Mech Engineering Four-Bar Linkage Angle Question

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The discussion revolves around a design problem involving a crank rocker mechanism in mechanical engineering. The user is attempting to calculate the angles for a four-bar linkage but is encountering discrepancies, as the plotted angles do not sum to 360 degrees. Instead, the angles start at 180 degrees and increase to 540 degrees with increments of 30 degrees. The user confirms that the lengths of the sides adhere to the four-bar linkage condition (l1+l2<l3+l4). Clarification is sought regarding the correctness of the angle calculations and the overall approach.
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Homework Statement



I have a design problem where I have to design a crank rocker and find all the angles. I have already chosen my sides. The crank will move in increments of 30* up until 360.

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I have plugged in my values, however when I plot all my angles they do not all equal 360 degrees. If I am correct don't all four of my angles have to be 360 degrees?

In fact the sum of my angles start at 180, increase in increments of 30degrees until 540degrees.

All my sides have obeyed the l1+l2<l3+l4. Can someone explain to me if this is correct or what I am doing wrong.Much Thanks,-c
 

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Sorry I forgot to add a picture of the crank
 

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