Solving Mechanism Geometry Problem - A to B Rotation Degrees

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The discussion focuses on solving a geometry problem related to a mechanism similar to a slider crank, where a beam rotates around a fixed point. The user seeks to determine the degrees of rotation for a beam fixed at point A in response to the movement of another beam fixed at point B, which is currently at a 40-degree angle from vertical. A suggested method involves drawing arcs to scale to visualize the motion and intersections of the rods involved. However, the user expresses a preference for a mathematical solution rather than a graphical one. The conversation highlights the challenge of deriving a general solution for the rotation degrees in this mechanism.
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Ok, I have a problem similar to a slider crank but not quite.

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/851/sw1b.png/

Fixed points are A and B, all others are free to pivot. The beam labeled 20 is rotating around, at this snapshot 40 degrees from vertical. How can I find how many degrees back and forth the beam that is fixed at A turns in response? I'd quite like to find a general solution

I really can't figure out the geometry for this one :blushing:
 
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this can be done with some simple construction..DRAW EVERY THING TO SCALE
Draw an arc showing the motion of the rod fixed to B.

Then divide that arc into maybe 5 pts.Measure the length the 150 rod.

From each of those 5 pts, draw an arc of radius 150(the 150 rod length).This shows the various positions of the 150 rod during the motion of the B rod.

Then from A draw an arc of radius 40(the 40 rod length) to intersect.Join the points of intersection between the various points(between the 150 rod and the 40 rod) with a curve.

I hope this is clear.
 
Thank you for your reply. It is clear, however I was hoping for a mathmatical solution rather than graphical.
 
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