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trigonometric functions. Due to the time and effort

required to write special programs, they are most effec-
tive when a complex, yet not commonly encountered,
1-4. A foot pump that can be used to fil1 bike tires, toys,
and so forth is shown in Figure P1.4. Draw a kine- I
matic diagram of the pump mechanism. The foot
problem needs to be solved. Some simple algorithms are pad should be identified as a point of interest.
provided for elementary kinematic analysis in Chapter 8.

PROBLEMS

lroblems in Sketching Kinematic Diagrams

1-1. A mechanism is used to open the door of a heat-
treating furnace and is shown in Figure Pl.1. Draw a
kinematic diagram of the mechanism. The end of
FIGUREpI.4 Problems 4 and 29.
the handle should be identified as a point of interest.

1-5. A pair of pliers is shown in Figure P1.5. Draw a

kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

FIGUREpl.s Problems 5 and 30.

FIGUREPT.I Problems I and26.
t-6. Another configuration for a pair of pliers is shown
t-2. A pair of bolt cutters is shown in Figure P1.2. Draw in Figure P1.6. Draw a kinematic diagram of the
a kinematic diagram of the mechanism, selecting mechanism.
the lower handle as the frame. The end of the upper
handle and the cutting surface of the jaws should be
identified as points ofinterest.

FIGUREPt.6 Problems 6 and 31.

l*7 . A mechanism for a window is shown in Figure P1.7.

FIGURE P1.2 Problems 2 and 27. Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

1-3. A folding chair that is commonly used in stadiums is

Frame
shown in Figure P1.3. Draw a kinematic diagram of
the folding mechanism.

Window
support

FIGUREPT.T Problems 7 and32.

1-8. Another mechanism for a window is shown in

Figure P1.8. Draw a kinematic diagram of the
FIGUREPT.3 Problems 3 and28. mechanism.
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FIGUREPT.TI Problems 11 and 36.

l-12. A small front loader is shown in Figure P1.12. Draw

a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

FIGUREPT.s Problems 8 and 33.

1-9. A toggle clamp used for holding a work piece while

it is being machined is shown in Figure P1.9. Draw a
kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

FIGURE Pr.r2 Problems 12 and 37 .

1-13. A sketch of a microwave oven carrier used to assist

people in wheelchairs is shown in Figure P1.13.
Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

FIGUREPI.g Problems 9 and34.

1-10. A child's digging toy that is common at many

municipal sandboxes is shown in Figure P 1. 10. Draw a
kinematic diagram of the mechanism.
Microwave

FIGUREPI.To Problems 10 and 35.

FIGUREPT.T3 Problems 13 and 38.

1-11. A reciprocating saw, or saws all, is shown in

Figure P1.11. Draw a kinematic diagram of the 1-14. A sketch of a truck used to deliver supplies to passen-
mechanism that produces the reciprocating ger jets is shown in Figure P1.14. Draw a kinematic
motion. diagram of the mechanism.
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1-18. A sketch of a backhoe is shown in Figure Pl.18.

Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

FIGURE Pt.t4 Problems 14 and 39.

1-i5. A sketch of a device to move packages from an assem-
bly bench to a conveyor is shown in Figure P1.15. FIGURE Pr.ts Problems 18 and 43.
Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

1-19. A sketch of a front loader is shown in Figure P1.19.

Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

FIGUREpr.rs Problems 15 and 40.

l-16. A sketch of a lift platform is shown in Figure P1.16.

Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

FIGUREPT.TS Problems 19 and 44.

l-20. A sketch of an adjustable-height platform used

to load and unload freight trucks is shown in
Figure P1.20. Draw a kinematic diagram of the
FIGUREPT.T6 Problems 16 and 41. mechanism.

l-17. A sketch of a lift platform is shown in Figure Pl.17.

Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

FIGUREpt.20 Problems 20 and.45.

L-21. A sketch of a kitchen appliance carrier, used for

undercounter storage, is shown in Figure P1.21.
Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.
FIGUREPI.u Problems 17 and42.
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Microwave

FIGURE Pl.2r Problems 2I and 46.

l-22. Art automotive power window mechanism is shown

in Figure Pl.22.Draw a kinematic diagram of the FIGURE P1.24 Problems 24 and 49.
mechanism.
1-25. A sketch of a wear test fixture is shown in Figure P1.25.

l- I
Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

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FIGURE P1.22 Problems 22 and 47.

l-23. Asketch ofa device to close the top flaps ofboxes is

shown in Figure Pl.23. Draw a kinematic diagram
of the mechanism.
1-24. A sketch of a sewing machine is shown in Figure P1.24.
Draw a kinematic diagram of the mechanism.

FIGURE Pr.23 Problems 23 and 48. FIGUREPT.2s Problems 25 and50.