Kinematic Chain Overview

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What is the primary purpose of a mechanism?

  • To restrict contact between moving and fixed body surfaces
  • To create an ideal joint
  • To generate rotational motion
  • To change the direction, type, speed, or amount of force or torque available (correct)

According to Grashof's law, what is the relationship between the lengths of the four links in a four-bar chain?

  • The lengths of all four links must be equal
  • There is no relationship between the link lengths
  • The sum of the shortest and longest link lengths must be greater than the sum of the other two links (correct)
  • The lengths of the links must form a geometric progression

Which type of kinematic chain has three turning pairs and one sliding pair?

  • Four-bar chain
  • Single slider-crank chain (correct)
  • Double slider-crank chain
  • All of the above

What is the primary function of the slider-crank mechanism?

<p>To convert reciprocating motion into rotary motion and vice versa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of kinematic chain has two sliding pairs and two rotating pairs?

<p>Double slider-crank chain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the other name for the four-bar kinematic chain?

<p>Quadric Cycle chain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a kinematic chain in robotics?

<p>To describe the arrangement of joints and links in a robot manipulator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the links and joints in a kinematic chain?

<p>The links are connected to each other by joints that allow relative motion between them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a kinematic chain?

<p>The chain is a series of interconnected bodies that can move relative to each other (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the kinematic equations used to describe a kinematic chain?

<p>To control the motion of the kinematic chain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a kinematic chain and a mechanism?

<p>A kinematic chain is a component of a mechanism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Mechanism

  • A machine component that consists of two or more elements arranged to compel the motion of one element, leading to the motion of others.
  • Changes the direction of movement, type of movement, speed of movement, and amount of torque or force available to do work.

Kinematic Chains

  • A series of interconnected bodies that can move relative to each other.
  • Each link in a kinematic chain is connected to the next link by a joint, allowing for relative movement between the two links.
  • Essential for the GATE ME syllabus.

Types of Kinematic Chains

  • Four Bar Chain (also known as the Quadric Cycle chain)
  • Single Slider Crank Chain
  • Double Slider Crank Chain

Four Bar Chain

  • Consists of four links, each making one turning pair.
  • Links can have varying lengths.
  • Grashof's law: the sum of the shortest and longest link lengths should be greater than the sum of the other two links.

Single Slider Crank Chain

  • Redesigned Four Bar mechanism.
  • Has three turning pairs and one sliding pair.
  • Used in all reciprocating engines.
  • Converts reciprocating motion into rotary motion and vice versa.

Double Slider Crank Chain

  • Has two sliding and two rotating pairs.
  • Consists of four elements: two sliding elements, one lever, and one slotted base.
  • Used in various applications, including manufacturing, material handling, and prosthetics.

Mechanism Inversion

  • Obtaining more mechanisms by fixing different Kinematic links in the Kinematic chain.
  • When we fix a Kinematic link in the chain, we create a mechanism.

Kinematic Chain Definition

  • A collection of links joined together by joints that allow relative motion between them.
  • Important for the GATE exam as MSQ questions may be formulated using this definition.

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