Find the mobility DoF and Grashof condition of the mechanism
Find the mobility (DoF) and Grashof condition of the mechanism below. Also, which inversion is it?
Solution
Mobility
n = 4
p = 4
DOF = 3*(n-1) - 2*p = 3*3 - 2*4 = 1
Grashof\'s Condition:
s + l = 0.68+1.62 = 2.3 in
p + q = 1.38 + 1.22 = 2.6
as (s+l)<(p+q) so it is Grashof linkage.
As the shortest part is the Frame (BasePart), so the linkage is a Double-Crank (or drag link) mechanism.
