Force Analysis of Plain Lever Mechanisms by Vector Method

Abstract

An analytical method is presented for force analysis of plain lever mechanisms with one degree of freedom, based on the vector method. Using the example of a two-drive structural group, a method is outlined for finding reaction vectors in all its kinematic pairs, while maintaining the clarity and consistency of the solution inherent in the graphic-analytical method of diagrams of component forces. An original analytical description is given for finding the vectors of tangential and normal components of reactions in kinematic pairs. Application of the proposed method of force analysis makes it possisble to find reaction vectors in kinematic pairs without compiling and solving complex systems of equilibrium equations or graphical construction. Adaptation of the proposed force analysis in modern mathematical packages allows for the study of plain lever mechanisms with one degree of freedom in a short time and with high accuracy.

Keywords

• force analysis
• vector method
• lever mechanism
• structural group
• two-drive group
• kinematic pair
• tangential component of the reaction
• normal component of the reaction