The document discusses Torfason's classification of 262 mechanisms according to their motion transformation. Some of the main categories include snap-action, linear actuators, clamping, ratcheting, indexing, oscillating, and reciprocating mechanisms. Specific examples within these categories are also outlined such as Geneva mechanisms, quick-return mechanisms, and slider-crank linkages. The document also briefly discusses inversions of mechanisms which involves choosing different links as the frame to change the absolute but not relative motions between parts.
The document discusses Torfason's classification of 262 mechanisms according to their motion transformation. Some of the main categories include snap-action, linear actuators, clamping, ratcheting, indexing, oscillating, and reciprocating mechanisms. Specific examples within these categories are also outlined such as Geneva mechanisms, quick-return mechanisms, and slider-crank linkages. The document also briefly discusses inversions of mechanisms which involves choosing different links as the frame to change the absolute but not relative motions between parts.
The document discusses Torfason's classification of 262 mechanisms according to their motion transformation. Some of the main categories include snap-action, linear actuators, clamping, ratcheting, indexing, oscillating, and reciprocating mechanisms. Specific examples within these categories are also outlined such as Geneva mechanisms, quick-return mechanisms, and slider-crank linkages. The document also briefly discusses inversions of mechanisms which involves choosing different links as the frame to change the absolute but not relative motions between parts.
The document discusses Torfason's classification of 262 mechanisms according to their motion transformation. Some of the main categories include snap-action, linear actuators, clamping, ratcheting, indexing, oscillating, and reciprocating mechanisms. Specific examples within these categories are also outlined such as Geneva mechanisms, quick-return mechanisms, and slider-crank linkages. The document also briefly discusses inversions of mechanisms which involves choosing different links as the frame to change the absolute but not relative motions between parts.
The purpose of the mechanism is generally to transform the motion.
Torfason classify mechanism according to motion transformation and shows 262 mechanisms.
• Snap-Action mechanisms • Linear actuators • Clamping mechanisms • Ratchets • Indexing mechanisms • Oscillating mechanisms • Reciprocating mechanisms • Reversing mechanisms • Coupling and connectors • Sliding connectors • Stop, Pause and Hesitation mechanisms • Curve generators • Straight line generators Snap-Action Mechanisms Generally spring based mechanism Linear Actuators Clamping Mechanisms Ratchets Used in locks, jacks, clockwork etc. Indexing mechanisms An indexing mechanism or intermittent drive is a mechanism that turns a wheel or shaft a small amount then stops for a set amount of time the turns again.
Indexing in a milling machine is mainly used to cut gear teeth accurately and equal spacing of the teeth of the gear. Indexing tables in assembly lines, for mass production, tool changers for CNC machines etc.
Geneva mechanism Oscillating mechanisms Quick-return mechanism Used in shaper machine to cut the metals. Reciprocating Mechanism
Offset slider-crank linkage
Scotch-yoke linkage
Quick-return mechanism Whitworth quick-return linkage Coupling and connectors
Hooke joint
Two-shaft coupling mechanisms
Straight line Mechanisms
Chebyschev straight line linkage ()
Inversion of Mechanisms When different links are chosen as the frame, the relative motions between the various links are not altered, but their absolute motions (those measured with respect to the frame) may be changed significantly. The process of choosing different links for the frame is known as kinematic inversion.
Four distinct inversions of the fourbar slider-crank mechanism
(a) Applications: (b) Application: Whitworth or (c) Application: (d) Application:
Reciprocating engines, quick-return mechanism, Rotary Oscillating cylinder engines, Hand pump mechanisms compressors etc. engine crank and slotted lever mechanism
