2 - Grashof’s Rule
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Practice Questions
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Define Grashof's Rule.
💡 Hint: What condition must be met for continuous rotation?
What does DOF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about independent movements in a mechanism.
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What is Grashof's condition?
💡 Hint: Think about the condition for allowing movement.
True or False: If a mechanism is Grashof type, it means all links can rotate indefinitely.
💡 Hint: Focus on the meaning of Grashof type.
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Design a four-bar linkage with the following lengths: s=2, l=6, p=4, and q=3. Test if it is Grashof type, then calculate what changes could make it Grashof type if it isn't.
💡 Hint: Revisit the length relationships.
Evaluate a slider-crank mechanism's angle efficiency at a transmission angle of 30°. What adjustments would you recommend for better performance?
💡 Hint: Consider ideal angles and their role in mechanical efficiency.
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