The slider-crank mechanism is a particular four-bar linkage configuration that exhibits both linear and rotational motion simultaneously. The position, velocity, acceleration and shaking forces generated by a slider-crank mechanism during operation can be determined analytically. The following report details the successful design, fabrication and testing of a pneumatically powered slider-crank mechanism for the purpose of classroom demonstration and experimentation. Transducers mounted to the mechanism record kinematic and dynamic force data during operation, which can then be compared to analytical values. The mechanism is capable of operating in balanced and unbalanced configurations so that the magnitude of shaking forces can be compared.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Brigham, Eric Joseph
• DeStefano, Christopher Mark
• Killoy, Zachary Ryan

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042513-103948

Advisor

• Cobb, Eben C.
• Hoffman, Allen H.

Year

• 2013

Date created

• 2013-04-25

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright