Cam nomenclature & Displacement Diagram for Different CAM Profiles Fig. :Cam nomenclature Cam Profile: The contour of the working surface of the cam. Tracer Point: The point at the knife edge of a follower, or the center of a roller, … Continued
INTRODUCTION of CAMS and Types of CAM and Followers A cam is a mechanical device used to transmit motion to a follower by direct contact. The driver is called the cam and the driven member is called the follower. In … Continued
Intermittent motion mechanisms An intermittent-motion mechanism is a linkage which converts continuous motion into intermittent motion. These mechanisms are commonly used for indexing in machine tools. Geneva wheel mechanism Fig.1: Geneva wheel mechanism In the mechanism shown (Fig.1), link … Continued
STEERING MECHANISMS Hooke’s joint (Universal joints) Hooke’s joins is used to connect two nonparallel but intersecting shafts. In its basic shape, it has two U –shaped yokes ‘a’ and ‘b’ and a center block or cross-shaped piece, C. (fig.1.47(a)) The … Continued