In this tutorial, a linear cam with an oscillating follower will be designed.

 

PROBLEM:

          The problem here is to make an arm swing 5 degrees as a linear cam is moving 1 inch, then pause (dwell) for 1 inch of cam travel and return in one indh of cam travel and finally pause for 1 inch of travel. 

 

Linear Oscillator 

 

 

KINEMATICS

          The kinematics for this problem as as seen below:

 

 

GEOMETRY

 

DRAWING