5 - Transmission Angle (μ)
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Practice Questions
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Define what transmission angle (μ) is.
💡 Hint: What two links does μ refer to in a mechanism?
What is the ideal range for μ?
💡 Hint: Think of the angles you need for efficient transfer.
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What is the ideal range for the transmission angle μ?
💡 Hint: Think of the range that promotes efficiency.
True or False: A transmission angle less than 45° is effective for force transfer.
💡 Hint: Refer back to definitions of effective force transmission.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a four-bar linkage with specified link lengths. Calculate the maximum and minimum values for the transmission angle μ. What design considerations would you suggest?
💡 Hint: Look at the relationships of link lengths and their angles.
Create a scenario where a transmission angle leads to mechanical failure. Describe the original design and how altering the angle could have changed the outcome.
💡 Hint: Think about real-world machinery and its angles.
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