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Connecting Rod Mechanism

Reference data and engineering information about connecting rod mechanism for mechanics applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Connecting Rod Mechanism in mechanics.

Key Formulas

Newton's Second Law

F=maF = ma

Force = mass × acceleration.

Work

W=FdcosθW = Fd\cos\theta

Work = force × displacement × cos(angle).

Kinetic Energy

Ek=12mv2E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2

Energy of motion.

Potential Energy

Ep=mghE_p = mgh

Gravitational potential energy.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
FFForceN
mmMasskg
aaAccelerationm/s²
vvVelocitym/s

Connecting Rod Mechanism Equations

The position, velocity, and acceleration of a connecting rod converting rotational to reciprocating motion are described by the following kinematic relationships:

Position of the Rod: s=r(1cosϕ)+λ2rsin2ϕs = r (1 - \cos \phi) + \frac{\lambda}{2} r \sin^2 \phi

Velocity of the Rod: v=ωrsinϕ(1+λcosϕ)v = \omega r \sin \phi (1 + \lambda \cos \phi)

Acceleration of the Rod: a=ω2r(cosϕ+λcos2ϕ)a = \omega^2 r (\cos \phi + \lambda \cos 2\phi)

where:

  • ϕ=ωt=2πnst\phi = \omega t = 2\pi n_s t is the crank angle (rad)
  • λ=rl\lambda = \frac{r}{l} is the crank ratio (dimensionless)

References