Slider Crank

The Slider Crank mechanism considers the dynamically changing inertia, thrust and gravity effects for the Crank, Connecting Rod and Load Mass for any given motion profile. The motion profile can be specified at the Load (linear), or at the Crank (rotary).

Notes:

  1. The Load position is relative to the Crank Pin. Ie. The Crank Pin is at Position = 0.
  2. Incline angle and gravity:
    1. If the incline angle > 0, then the Load is above the crank pin. In this instance, when the Load is moving in a positive direction, it is moving up against gravity.
    2. If the incline angle < 0, then the Load is below the crank pin. In this instance, when the Load is moving in a positive direction, it is moving down with gravity.

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