Chapter 7-0. INTRODUCTION) “10 8 Weick ns tte cas Amachine is made of the various types of mechanisms for transmitting motions. These mechanisms consist of interrelated links moving on the required path. Dimensions (generally lengths) of the links of the mechanism can be determined by plotting the path of required points. This chapter deals with problems of plotting path of points on the links of different mechanisms. "7-4. LOC] OF POINTS A locus (plural loci) is the path of a point which moves in space. (The locus of a point P moving in a plane about another point O in such a way that its distance from it is constant, is a circle of radius equal to OP (fig. 7-1). (ii) The locus of a point P moving in a plane in such a way that its distance from a fixed line AB is constant, is a line through P, parallel to the fixed line earn (fig. 7-2). (ii) When the fixed line is an arc of a circle, the locus will : be another arc drawn through P with the same centre 5 (fig. 7-3). ye e P 8 ( 3 N oC) Fic, 7-4 a) A 8 a Fis. 7-1 Fic. 7-2 Fic. 7-3 (iv) The locus of a point equidistant from two fixed points A and B in the same plane, the perpendicular bisector of the line j the two points (fig. 7-4). (v) The locus of a point equidistant from two fixed non-parallel straight lines AB and CD will be a straight line bisecting the angle between them (fig. 7-5). Fic. 7-5 ing,152, Engineering Drawing Ich. 7 Problem 7-1. (fig. 7-6): To draw the locus of a point equidistant from a fixed straight line and a fixed point. | Let AB be the given line and C the given point. (From C, draw a line CD perpendicular to AB. The mid-point P of CD is equidistant from AB and C, and hence, it lies on the locus. a DEEL To obtain more points, mark a number of points 1, 2 etc. on PC and through them, draw lines parallel to AB. i With centre C and radius D1, draw an arc g cutting the line through 1 at points P; and P',.. (iv). Similarly, obtain more points and through them, draw Fic. 7-6 a smooth curve which will be the required locus. Problem 7-2. (fig. 7-7): To draw the locus of a point equidistant from a fixed circle and a fixed point. A circle with centre O and a point C are given. (@ Draw a line joining O and C and cutting the circle at a point A. The mid-point P of the line AC will lie on the locus. (i) Mark a number of points 1, 2 etc. on PC and through them, draw arcs with O as centre. (iii) With centre C and radius equal to A1, draw an arc cutting the arc through 1 at points P; and P', Similarly, obtain more points and draw the required curve through them. Fig. 7-7 Fic. 7-8 Problem 7-3. (fig. 7-8): To draw the locus of a point equidistant from a fixed straight line and a fixed circle. A line AB and a circle with centre O are given. From O, draw a line OD perpendicular to AB and cutting the circle at C. ) Find the mid-point P of the line DC. It will lie on the curve.Art. 7-2-1] Loci of Points 153 i) Mark any point 1 on PC and through it, draw a line parallel to AB. (iv) With centre © and radius equal to (OC + D1), draw an arc cutting the line through 1 at P; and Py (¥). Similarly, obtain more points and draw the curve through them. Problem 7-4. (fig, 7-9): To draw the locus of a point equidistant from two given circles Circles with centres A and B are given. (Draw a line joining A and B and cutting the circles at points C and D. Find the mid-point P of the line CD. (iii) Mark any point 1 on PD and through it, draw an arc with centre A. (iv) With centre B and radius equal to (BD + C1), draw an arc, cutting the arc through 1 at points Py and P's. (¥)_ Similarly, locate more points and draw the curve through them. The cures obtained in the above four problems are also the loci of centres of circles which will touch the given line, point or circles as the case may be. Problem 7-5. (fig. 7-9): To draw a circle touching two given circles and a given straight line The circles with centres A and B and the line EF are given. Draw the locus of a point equidistant from one of the circles, say the smaller circle, and the line EF. The point of intersection of this curve, with the locus of the point equidistant from the two given Circles, viz. O is the centre of the required circle. E Fic. 7-9 7-2. SIMPLE MECHANISMS ZZ In simple mechanisms, it is often necessary to know the paths of points on their moving parts. These are determined by assuming a number of different positions of the moving parts and then locating the corresponding positions of the points. 7-2-1. THE SLIDER CRANK MECHANISM : ZZ The slider crank mechanism shown diagrammatically in fig. 7-10 is one of the simplest mechanisms and it is used in internal combustion engine, sewing-machine and printing press etc. The end A of the connecting rod AB is connected to the crank OA which rotates about O. The other end B is attached to a slider which slides along a straight line. The locus of A will be a circle and that of the end B will be a straight line. The locus of any other point, say P, on the connecting rod will be neither a circle nor a straight line and may be determined (by assuming various positions of the crank-end A, (iby obtaining the corresponding positions of the end B and finally by locating the positions of P on the lines joining the first two positions. ‘A smooth curve drawn through the points thus located will be the locus of P. Such curves are known as coupler curves.154 Engineering Drawi Ich. 7 a imple sli This book is accompanied by a computer CD, which contains an audiovisual animation presented for better visualization and understanding of the GAM subject. Readers are requested to refer Presentation module 15 for the following problem of simple slider crank mechanism. jer crank mechanism: cunroray Problem 7-6. fig. 7-10): In a simple slider crank mechanism, the connecting rod AB is 750 mm long and the crank OA is 150 mm long. The end 8 moves along a straight line passing through O. Trace the locus of a point P 300 mm from A along the rod, for one revolution of OA. (Divide the circle (path of A (i) With centre 1 and radius AB, cut the path of B at a point By. (ii) Draw a line joining 1 and By. Again, with centre 1 and radius PA, cut the line 1B, at a point Py. (iv) Obtain other points in similar manner and draw a smooth curve through these points. Then this curve is the locus of the point P. Note that the distance B,By is the travel of the slider and is equal to twice the length of the crank. This distance is known as stroke length. But the movement of the slider is not uniform with that of the crank-end A. (2) Offset 5 This book is accompanied by a computer CD, which contains an audiovisual animation presented for better visualization and understanding of the STL STP subject. Readers are requested to refer Presentation module 16 for the following problem of offset slider crank mechanism. Problem 7-7. (fig. 7-11): In the offset slider crank mechanism shown in fig. 7-11, the slider-end 8 moves in guides along the line CD, 225 mm below the axis O of the crankshaft. Plot the locus of a point P. 450 mm from A along AB and of a point Q along the extension of the rod, 300 mm beyond B. Determine also the travel of the slider. (i) Divide the circle into 12 equal parts and obtain the positions of the end B on its path, and of the point P as shown in problem 7-6. (i) Produce lines 1B, 2B etc. 300 mm further and mark positions Qj, Qz etc. In addition to the above 12 points, it is also necessary to determine the limiting positions of the end B. They will occur when the connecting rod and the crank are in a straight line. jer crank _mechanistArt. 7-241 Loci of Points 155 Problem 7-8. (ti Fic. 7-11 ) These are found by drawing arcs with centre O and radii (i) (AB - AO) and (ji) (AB + AO), and cutting the path of B at points 8 and BY. The travel of the slider is shown by the distance 8° B. The corresponding positions of the end A for the limiting positions of B, viz. A’ and A" will be on the lines 8O-produced and 60 respectively. The positions of P and Q, viz. P', P" and Q, Q° are obtained as already explained, 7-12): In the mechanism shown in fig. 7-12, the connecting rod is constrained to pass through the guide at D. Trace the locus of the end B and of a point P on AB for one complete revolution of the crank. AB = 1800 mm, AO = 375 mm and AP = 750 mm. w “i (iy Note that A’ = A°B 1200 Fic. 7-12 Divide the circle into 12 equal parts. Draw a line from the point 1, passing through D and obtain a point By such that 1B; = AB. Similarly, locate other positions of the end B and draw a curve through them. The locus of P is drawn in the same manner as explained in the previous problem. The limiting positions 8' and B" (of the end B) are found by drawing a line through O and D and making O8' equal to (AB - AO) and OB" equal to (AB + AO). = AB.156 Engineering Drawing ch. 7 This mechanism consists of four links. It is widely used in locomotive, steering mechanism of the car, pantograph and straight-line mechanisms. Problem 7-9. (fig. 7-13): Two equal cranks AB and CD connected by the link BD, rotate in opposite directions. Draw the locus of a point P on BD and of Q along extension of the rod beyond 8 for one revolution of AB. \B = CD = 450 mm; AC = BD = 1500 mm; 2D = 300 mm; BQ = 300 mm. Fic, 7-13 (Divide one of the circles (say path of B), into 12 equal parts. Determine the position of D on its path (the other circle), for every position of B and find the corresponding positions of P and Q for these po as shown. It will be found that there is a wide gap between the points for positions 6, 7 and 8 of the end B. A few more positions such as AB’ and AB” etc. may be taken and points P, P", Q', Q" etc. may be located. Problem 7-10. (fig. 7-14): Two cranks AO and 6Q oscillate about O and Q respectively. Trace the locus of the mid-point P of the connecting link AB. AO = 450 mm; BQ = 675 mm; AB = 375 mm. The limiting positions of the ends A and B will be when the link and each of the cranks are in straight lines. They are found as shown below: (With centre Q and radius (BQ + AB), draw arcs cutting the path of A at points A’ and A’. With centre © and radius (AO + AB), draw arcs cutting the path of B at points B' and B". downwards. Then B will move towards 8 After B has if A moves further towards Ai, B will begin its return-motion, A will go upto A” and then move backwards. The movement will be repeated in a similar manner at B and A" also.Art. 7-2-2) Loci of Points 157 (To draw the locus of P, mark a number of points on the path of A. i) With centre A, and radius AB, draw an arc cutting the path of B at By. (ii) Mark a point P; on A,B, such that A;P, = AP. (iv) Similarly, locate other points during the complete oscillation of the crank (A, from A’ to A". It is not necessary to draw the cranks in various positions. Fic, 7-14 Problem 7-11. (fig. 7-15): Two cranks AB and CD are connected by a link BD. AB rotates about A, while CD oscillates about C. Trace the locus of the mid-point of the link BD during one complete revolution of the crank AB. AB = 450 mm, CD = 750 mm, BD = 1050 mm. Distance between A and C is equal to 900 mm. Fig. 7-15156. Engineering Drawing (ch. 7 (Divide the circle into 12 equal parts. With centre 1 and radius 8D, cut the path of D at Dy. (i) Locate P;, the mid-point of 1D,. Similarly, find other points, (ii In addition, find points P' and P* for limiting positions, when AD’ = (BD + AB) and AD" = (BD ~ AB). This book is accompanied by a computer CD, which contains an audiovisual animation presented for better visualization and understanding of the SM hate subject. Readers are requested to refer Presentation module 17 for the following problem. Problem 7-12. (fig. 7-16): The end A of a rod AB rotates about O, while the end B slides along a straight line. A crank CQ oscillates about Q. Draw the locus of the ‘mid-point P of the connecting link CD for one revolution of the crank QA. AB = 1500 mm, CD = 750 mm, OA = 450 mm and CQ = 1200 mm. cuntonan Fic. 7-16 (Determine points D;, Dz etc. for various positions of the crank OA. (ii) With centres Dy, Dy etc. and radius CD, draw arcs cutting the path of C at Cy, Cp etc. (ii) Locate the mid-points P;, P2 etc. of lines DyCy, Dap etc. and draw the required curve through them. Problem 7-13. jig. 7-17): A circular disc of 100 mm diameter, revolves clockwise about its centre with uniform angular velocity. A point P is situated initially at the end A of the chord AB (60 mm long), travels along the chord towards the end 8, with uniform velocity. As the disc completes one revolution, the point P reaches to the end B. Trace the path of the point P for one complete revolution of the disc.72-21 Loci of Points 159 (Draw a circle of 100 mm diameter and divide into 5 equal parts. Mark 1, Dyeone5e (ii) Draw a chord AB 60 mm long from the point 1. (The point 1 coincides with the point A.) Divide it into 5 equal parts and number Py, Pp.....Pg- (The point ,, coincides with the point 6.) When the line OA moves through one division i.e. arc AB, the point P; will move towards B by a distance equal to one division of the chord AB (or P; Ps). (iv) To obtain points systematically, draw arcs with centre O and radii OP, OP, OP, etc. intersecting lines OP",, OP's, OP", etc. at points P", P's, P', etc. respectively. Draw a curve through points Py, P's Problem 7-14. (fig. 7-18): A mechanism as used on cup-board door is in fully ‘open position. Draw the path of end A of the mechanism as the door moves to the fully closed position. Take AB = 175 mm. Draw the mechanism to full size scale. Divide 2120° into equal divisions. (i) Mark the successive position of the door. Mark the points B,, By, etc. at 10 mm away on the perpendicular line to the door position as shown. Draw limes By0z, B;02,.... BgO2 passing through O,. (ii) With a centre as B;, By)... By and the radius equal to AB, draw arcs intersecting limes ByOz, BQzy--. BoO2 at points Ay, Az, AgjenA (iv) Join the points A,, Az,... Ag by smooth curve. Fig, 7-18160. Engineering Drawing Problem 7-15. (fig. 7-19): A link of shaping ‘machine mechanism is shown in fig. 7-18. A sliding block moves towards Oy along the oscillating link with the uniform motion Draw the path of the sliding block when the link O4D rotates 40° in anti-clockwise direction. Use following data O,D = 160 mm. O48 = 113 mm. The movement of the slidng block along, the link = 67 mm. The construction of path of the sliding block is shown in fig. 7-19. Problem 7-16. (fig. 7-20): A link PQ 100 mm Jong carries a circular disc of 30 mm diameter having centre Q. The link PQ oscillates about the hinged P from left to right and vic-versa fie. right to left) to maximum amplitude of 45° on either side from the vertical. At the same time the disc rotates uniformly through one revolution in clockwise direction. Draw the path of point on the circumference of the disc. Fic. 7-19 (Mark the point P, Draw vertical line from P. Draw the link PQ at angle of 45° with the vertical on the left side as well as on the right side. Gi) Draw circle of radius 15 mm at Q and divide the circle into twelve equal parts. Number as 0, 1 to 11 from the direction as shown. yn of extended PQ in anticlockwiseAtt, 7.2 «iid w “ wi) wil) Wi Problem 7-17. (fig. 7-21): A rod PQ R with a speed of 60 rpm, while Q moves along a straight line QR towards per second (ie. QR = 108 mm). Draw to full size scale the path traced out by the end P for one complete revolution of the rod. Assume that intial position of the rod PQ is along the extension of the line RQ. w “i, (iy i) w ” wi 21 u sf Points 161 The disc rotates as well as oscillates with the link PQ from left to right and then right to left for completing one cycle of oscillation. The angle moved by the link PQ is (2 x 90 = 180°). Divide half cycle (i.e. 90°) into six equal parts described by the link. Each division will be of 15° Now draw the arc joining initial position and left extreme position. Mark the intersection of radial lines drawn from P and this arc as Q, Qy, Qz, Qy, Qy, Qs, Qg and for return cycle on the same arc Q;, Qs, Qo, Qig, Qhy When the disc rotates from 0 to 1, the rod moves PQ to PQ,. Therefore the centre of disc moves t0 Qy, Qzy Qyevnn. Qyx successive position, the rod (radii) will occupy the position PQ1, PQ2..... PQs and PQ; to PQ, Qh, Qy, Qs, Qy, Qs, Qe as centre, draw the circle for successive position of the disc. Take point O on its circumference of the circle for the initial position as shown. Now 1P as radius, draw arc intersecting the circle drawn from centre Q, Name this point as 1'. Similarly P as centre and radii 2P, 3P, 4P, 5P, 6P..... 11P obtain other the intersection points. Join with all points by the smooth curve. Fig. 7-20 is drawn to half scale. 40 mm long rotates about R with a speed of 108 mm Draw a line POR of length Fig. 7-21 = 148 mm, (PQ + QR = 40 + 108 mm) Now Q as centre PQ = 40 mm as radius, draw the circle and divide circle into twelve equal parts, label them P, P}......P);. Each part of the circle is covered by the rod in 4 second. (262 = 12°) simitarly the tine QR is also divide in twelve parts, Mark division a8 Q, 1, 2.11, R. From 1 draw a parallel line to QP;. Now 1 as centre and QP; as radius, cut the parallel line at 1'. Similarly from 2, 3, 4, S....11, R, draw parallel lines to the respective radii of the circle QP2, QP3, QP4... QPy1. Draw parallel lines from Py, Pz, Pave Py to PR. Take radius equal to PQ and centre as 1, intersect the line drawn parallel to PQ from P;. Similarly with same radius and successive centres say 2, 3.....R, intersect the line drawn parallel to PQ from Po, Py. R. Note that QP, will be along the line QR. Join points with the smooth curve. Scale adopted is halt.162. Engineering Drawing Ich. 7 Problem 7-18. (fig. 7-22): The crank O,P; turns about O, and the connecting rod P,Q, slides in the same plane on the curved surface of a shaft (with centre O3) of 30 mm diameter. Trace the loci of the point Q, and R, which is extension of P;Qy at 30 mm from the P, when OP; revolves one revolution. Take O1P; = 30 mm, PyQy = 100 mm and 0,02 = 70 mm, Take scale 10 mm Timm FiG, 7-22 Draw a circle of 30 mm radius and centre O,. Mark O, 2 = 70 mm and draw the circle of radius 15 mm and the centre as Op the representing shaft. Mark any point P; on the circle of Q,P;. Mark line P,Q = 100 mm making tangent to the circle of the shaft. Extend O,P; to left side to Ry such that P,R, = 30 mm. (iv) Divide the circle of radius O,P into twelve divisions and number them Po, Phy Pare Pyy. From Po, Py, Pann Pry draw tangent on the same side to the circle of the shaft. On each extended tangent QP mark the points PoRo, PyR yee PyyRyy as shown in fig, 7-22. Similarly from Poy Pye Pax mark the length 100 mm each tangent showing end Qi, Qo, Qyne Que () Join all R points and Q points by the smooth curve. Problem 7-19. (fig. 7-23): A mechanism O,A rotates clockwise direction about fixed point Oy. (O,A8) is an offset slider crank mechanism. Link O2E oscillates about fixed point Oz, AB and CE are connecting links. Draw the loci of the points C and D for one complete revolution of the link (Q,A). (0 First mark the points ©, and O, 2000 mm apart to some suitable scale. (i) Oy and O, as centres, draw the circle showing path of point A and point E. Mark the points A and £ above and below 0,02. Draw a line parallel to 0,0, at a distance of 1700 mm above as shown. ‘Aas centre and AB as radius, mark arc intersecting to parallel line drawn at B. Mark points C and D with given distances on AB and CE respectively.Art. 7-2-2) Loci of Points 163 (iv) Divide the circle of O, A into twelve parts. Number them as Ay, Az, Agnus Arye Now Ay as Centre and AB distance as radius, draw intersection fon the horizontal line MN at B;. From 8, mark the distance of CB on AB) from B, at 1400 mm. This is new position of C call as Cy. C as centre CE as radius, cut the arc at £2 drawn from Oz. Oof as radius, mark the point D at given distance from E (680. mm). From Ay, Ageen Ayy_ taking AB as radius draw arcs intersecting the path MN at By, By... By. Join A,B, ABy upto AyyBy3. On these lines mark ByC, = ByCy = BxC3 = ByyCyy. Join the points C, Cy, Cp.. Cy; by ) smooth curve. Similarly from Cy, Cz, Cyne Cy, draw arc of radius Ey. Join CiEy, Cox, Cabs CyyE v1, mark DE respectively. Dyy- Join the points by smooth CE intersecting points £;, Ez, E>. Cyr ry. Along the lines CyEy, CoE2, CoE: Let these points be Dy, D2, D: Fi, 7-23 Problem 7-20. (fig. 7-24): PQ and PR, are fastened rigidly at P at angle of 90° to each other. The ends P and R are sliding in the guides vertically and horizontally respectively. Draw the loci of the points Q and mid-point of the link PR when the link PR moves from vertically to the horizontal. Name the curve trace by the mid- point. Take PQ = 40 mm and PR = 70 mm. (Draw two links PQ and PR; of 40 mm and 70 mm respectively at right angle.(i) Make slotted link of 10 mm of width and at P and R. Construct sliders of the convenient length at P and Ry. i) Mark the mid point of PR, say Sy. (iv) Assume that the slider P moves vertically downward while Ry will moves horizontally. (v) Divide vertical line PR; into equal division and number them as 1, 2, 3, 4oou14, Ry as shown (P, 1 are coinciding). (vi) Now 1 as centre and PR, as radius, draw arc to cut the horizontal line passing through Rj. Let us call this point as R1. Join P1R1, P1 as centre mark the mid- point of P1R1, say this point $1, similarly from the point 2, 3...... 14, draw arc cutting the horizontal line and number them respectively R2, R3.-.... R14. Join all points Q and S respective respectively. Mark on these lines the mid- points Sp, 53, Sq...... 534. Join them with smooth curve. The curve is quater portion of ellipse. The mechanism is known as trammel mechanism: . (wii) The path of Q is simple to trace as shown in the fig. 7-24 164 Engineering Drawing Ich. 7 10 i sue Fic. 7-24Art. 7-2-2) Loci of Points 165 Problem 7-21. The rod PQ as shown in fig. 7-25 is hinged (pinned) to the crank AO at A. OA rotates about O and the rod PQ is constrained to pass through the point R. Draw the loci of the ends P and Q for one complete revolution of OA. PQ = 1100 mm, OA = 220 mm, AP = 300 mm and OR = 500 mm. Scale 100 mm = 10 mm. Py Oy Fi, 7-25 (Draw @ mechanism to scale 100 mm = 10 mm for given dimensions.[ch 7 (i) Divide circle described by the crank OA into 12 equal divisions. Say these vision A, Ay, Agen Ant: (ii From each points of Ay, Ap... Ay, draw lines passing through R and mark length AP and RQ on respective lines. Say these points are P, Pj, PanP11 and Q, Qj. Qyy. Join respective points by smooth curves. EXERCISES 7 : LZ 1. P, Qand R are the centres of three circles of diameters 75 mm, 45 mm and 30 mm respectively. PQ = 95 mm, QR = 50 mm and PR = 75 mm, Draw a circle touching the three circles. 2. Ina slider-crank mechanism, the crank OA is 450 mm long, and the connecting rod AB, 1050 mm long. Plot the locus of (i) the mid-point P of AB, and (ii) @ point 600 mm from A on BA extended, for one revolution of the crank. 3. The end P of a 100 mm tong line PQ (fig. 7-26) slides vertically downwards. The end Q moves along the line AB towards A and then back to 8. Plot the locus of the point O on PQ and 40 mm from P. ; : : q TAY Yi XS ; 4, The rod BC (fig. 7-27) is attached to the crank AO at A. OA rotates about O and the rod BC is constrained to pass through the point Q. Draw the loci of the ends B and C for one complete revolution of OA. BC = 1200 mm, OA = 225 mm, B = 300 mm and OQ = 525 mm. 5. The cranks OA (fig. 7-28) rotates about O and the connecting rod AB slides in the same plane on the curved surface of a shaft (with centre Q) of 450 mm diameter. Trace the locus of (i) the end B and (ii) the point P beyond AB and 300 mm from A for one revolution of OA. OA = 375 mm, AB = 1200 mm and OQ = 700 mm. 6. PO is a rod 50 mm long. It rotates about its end O with a speed of one revolution per second, while O moves along a straight line OB towards B with a speed of 120 mm per second. Draw to full-size scale the path traced out by the end P for one complete revolution of the rod. In the starting position assume the rod PO to be lying along the extension of the line BO. Show all construction lines.bee. 71 Loci of Points 167 7 10. W 12. Two equal cranks AB and CD (fig. 7-29) rotate in opposite directions about A and C and are connected by the rod BD. Plot the locus of the end P of the link PQ attached at right angles to BD at its mid-point Q for one complete revolution of the cranks. AB = 300 mm; BD = AC = 1050 mm; PQ = 225 mm. Bp Fic. 7:29 Fic. 7-30 Two cranks AB and CD (fig. 7-30) are connected by a link BD. The end B moves round the circumference of the circle with centre A, while the end D oscillates on an arc about C as centre. Plot the locus of the point P on BD, 450 mm from B, for one complete revolution of AB. AB = 450 mm, CD = 1050 mm, BD = 1350 mm and AC = 1650 mm. ‘Two equal links AB and CD (fig. 7-31) connected by a rod BD, oscillate about their ends A and C. Plot the locus of (i) the mid-point P of BD and (ii) the point Q on BD. AB = CD = 1200 mm; BD = 900 mm; BQ = 225 mm Fig. 7-31 Fic, 7-32 The link AB (fig. 7-32) is 120 mm long and carries a circular disc of 40 mm radius. The end A is hinged while the disc can revolve about its centre B. The link turns uniformly to the right through 90° and at the same time the disc revolves uniformly in clockwise > direction through fone complete revolution. Plot the locus of the point P situated on the circumference of the disc. A thin rod AB, 100 mm long revolves uniformly about its centre O. During its one revolution a point P moves along AB at uniform speed from A to B. Draw the locus of P. Two cranks AB and CD are connected by a link BD. AB rotates about A, while CB oscillates about C. Trace the locus of the mid-point P of link BD during one complete revolution of the link AB. Assume that the points B and D are opposite sides of AC. AB = 450 mm, CD = 750 mm, DB = 1050 mm, AC = 900 mm, ZCAB = 120°.168 Engineering Drawing Ich. 7 13. 14, Ina slider-crank mechanism, the crank O2P is 600 mm long and the connecting rod PQ, 1400 mm long. Plot the path of a point 600 mm from P on QP extended for one revolution of the crank. A link AB 120 mm long rotates about fixed pivot A in an anti-clockwise direction. An ant is situated at 20 mm from the pivot point moves towards 1 5 ofa the end B with uniform velocity, while the link has rotated through revolution. Trace the path of an ant