1.1 An Oldham coupler is a method to transfer torque between two parallel but not collinear shafts.

Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of Oldham coupler.

Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2

1.2 A can crusher is a device used for crushing aluminum soda cans for easier storage in recycling
bins. Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of can crusher mechanism.
y
D

B
x

C A

Fig. 1.3 Fig. 1.4

1.3 Fig. 1.3 shows a classic trammel ellipse drawing mechanism with roots in the Renaissance. Two
perpendicular slots permit two prismatic sliders with a connecting link to oscillate between
vertical and horizontal positions though a turning crank in the back. It is well known that an
extension of the connecting rod will trace an exact ellipse
𝑥𝐶2 𝑦𝐶2
2 + (𝑙 2
=1
𝑙𝐴𝐶 𝐴𝐶 + 𝑙𝐴𝐵 )
𝑥𝐷2 𝑦𝐷2
+ 2 =1
(𝑙𝐴𝐵 + 𝑙𝐷𝐵 )2 𝑙𝐷𝐵
Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of ellipse drawing mechanism.
1.4 The Geneva drive or Maltese cross is a mechanism that translates a continuous rotation into an
intermittent rotary motion. It is an intermittent gera where the drive wheel has a pin that reaches
into a slot of the driven wheel and thereby advances it by one step. The drive wheel also has a
raised circular blocking disc that locks the driven wheel in position between steps. Draw the
kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of Geneva mechanism as showm in the Fig. 1.4
1.5 Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of the mechanism in the Fig. 1.5
1.6 Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of the mechanism in the Fig. 1.6
 Fig. 1.5 Fig. 1.6
1.7 Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of the mechanism in the Fig. 1.7
1.8 Hand pumps use human power and mechanical advantage to move fluids or air from one place
to another. Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of the hand pump mechanism
as shown in the Fig. 1.8
1.9 Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of the mechanism in the Fig. 1.9

Fig. 1.7 Fig. 1.8

Fig. 1.9 Fig. 1.10

1.10 A jigsaw is a tool used for cutting arbitrary curves, such as stenciled designs or other custom
shapes, into a piece of wood, metal, or other .... Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the
d.o.f. of the jig saw mechanism
1.11 Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of the horizontal shaper as in the following
Fig.s
 (a) (b)
Fig. 1.11
1.12 Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate the d.o.f. of the horizontal shaper. What are
differences between mechanisms in Fig. 1.11 and Fig. 1.12 ?

(a) (b)
Fig. 1.12
1.13 Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate its d.o.f.

(a) (b)
 (c) (d)

(e)
Fig. 1.13
1.14 Draw the kinematic diagram and calculate its d.o.f.

(a) (b)
Fig. 1.14
1.15 Replace the higher pair by the lower pair: (a) involute gears and (b) cam mechanism

(a) (b)
Fig. 1.15