Crank And Slider Flashcards
1
Q
What is a crank and slider?
A
A mechanism that turns rotary motion (crank) into reciprocation (slider)
2
Q
What are the 3 mechanisms parts
A
The crank
The slider
The connecting rod
3
Q
An example of the crank and slider mechanism
A
The motion of a steam engine wheel
4
Q
How would this mechanism work with the length?
A
The slider stroke length is equal to twice the size of the cranks length
5
Q
Length of the sliders stroke
A
Length of slider stroke = 2 x length of the crank
Length of slider stroke = 2r
Length of crank = r
