Crank and Slotted Link Mechanism
In crank and slotted link mechanism Fig. the pinion receives its motion from an individual motor or overhead line shaft and transmits the motion or power to the bull gear. Bull gear is a large gear mounted within the column. Speed of the bull gear may be changed by different combination of gearing or by simply shifting the belt on the step cone pulley. A radial slide is bolted to the centre of the bull gear. This radial slide carries a sliding block into which the crank pin is fitted. Rotation of the bull gear will cause the bush pin to revolve at a uniform speed. Sliding block, which is mounted upon the crank pin is fitted within the slotted link. This slotted link is also known as the rocker arm. It is pivoted at its bottom end attached to the frame of the column. The upper end of the rocker arm is forked and connected to the ram block by a pin. With the rotation of bull gear, crank pin will rotate on the crank pin circle, and simultaneously move up and down the slot in the slotted link giving it a rocking movement, which is communicated to the ram. Thus the rotary motion of the bull gear is converted to reciprocating motion of the ram. |
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