Four-bar & Slider-crank

Grashof classification, transmission angle and slider-crank kinematics (teaching model).

Input Parameters

Mechanism type

Crank length a (L1)

Coupler length b (L2)

Rocker length c (L3)

Ground length d (L4)

Kinematics & dynamics (teaching)

Crank angle θ

Crank speed ω

rpm

Output load F (at rocker tip)

Coupler-pt offset rₓ (along)

Coupler-pt offset rᵧ (perp)

Coupler-pt mass m (inertia)