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.
KINEMATICS:
The kinematics for this problem as as seen below:
GEOMETRY:
DRAWING: