Cam Mechanism with Oscillating Knife Edge Follower

Structure of mechanism
Function	The model represents a cam mechanism with oscillating knife edge follower, which transforms the rotation into a nonlinear oscillating motion. The mechanism is planar.
Dimension of mechanism	planar
Number of links	3
Drive movement	Rotation
Output movement	Rotation
Degree of freedom	1
Fundamental mechanism	Cam mechanism
Number of inputs	1
Number of followers	1
Revolution ability	yes
Revolution ability of input link	yes
Relative position between drive and output	parallel

Transfer function
Output motion	oscillating: < 100°
Transfer function	reversed direction partially in- / decreased transfer velocity dwell-point specified mathematical function

Application
Application area	Various fields

Collections

		Cam mechanism
		Several areas of application

Permanent links

DMG-Lib		https://www.dmg-lib.org/dmglib/handler?mcdsc=2619025
Europeana		http://www.europeana.eu/portal/record/2020801/dmglib_handler_mcdsc_2619025.html

Data provider

UP Timisoara

http://mecatronica.mec.upt.ro

Administration

Location		University "Politehnica" Timisoara, Department of Mechatronics
Producer		University "Politehnica" Timisoara, Department of Mechatronics
Date of production		1975
Construction, material		Steel