What Track Should the Second Disk Follow in This Mechanism?

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The discussion centers on designing a mechanism that moves a piece vertically using a rotating second disk on a stationary disk. The second disk's rotation pushes a red pin, facilitating the vertical motion of the piece. The main challenge is determining the appropriate track for the second disk to achieve the desired movement. Participants suggest plotting a graph of radial pin position against the disk rotation angle to clarify the mechanism's function. A request for a clearer diagram indicates confusion about the design's objectives.
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Hello,
I am trying to design a mechanism that moves a piece towards the center of a disk by rotating a second disk as described in the picture below.
There is a stationary disk which restricts the motion of the piece, so it can move vertically only. There is also a second disk that it is located on the first one and it can rotate. As it rotates, it pushes the red pin and causes to the vertical motion of the piece. So far in theory.
I am struggling to figure out what is the right track of the second disk, or any track will go?

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Start by plotting a graph of radial pin position against disk rotation angle.
 
Can you provide a better diagram? I really cannot follow what you hope to accomplish here at all.
 
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