III. Kinematic Analysis and Synthesis
A kinematic analysis of the mechanism was run to compile data concerning the position, velocity and acceleration of each point into the following figures. The code for obtaining these figures from the PMKS software can be found in Appendix I.
Figure 1. Mechanism with Labels
Figures 2-4. Position of Points A, B, and C in Coordinate Plane
Figures 5-7. X & Y Position of Points A, B, and C in One Cycle
Figures 8-10. X & Y Velocity of Points A, B, and C in One Cycle
Figures 11-13. X & Y Velocity of Points A, B, and C in One Cycle
Figures 14-16. Angular Velocity of Points Input, Coupler, and Slider in One Cycle
Figures 17-19. Angular Velocity of Points Input, Coupler, and Slider in One Cycle
Figure 20. Kinematic Analysis Resulting Simulation
From the plots and visual analysis of the mechanism, I can conclude that no Coriolis acceleration is present. If the slider had rotational movement, and was not constrained to the X-axis, it would experience this phenomena. As long as the slider position is stagnant in the X-direction, the mechanism will not experience Coriolis Acceleration.