SYNTHESIS OF LINK MECHANISM IN VERTICAL CAROUSEL MACHINE

This paper presents kinematic synthesis of linkage mechanism of vertical carousel machine. Basic requirement of the mechanism is, trays in machine should not get reversed. The mechanism is developed graphically to trace each point representing co-ordinates of roller which always keeps tray horizontal. Modeling of the guide-way and supporting frame is done on CATIA V5 software. It is then imported in ADAMS VIEW software and simulated. Joints between links and pins, rollers and pins, chain links and pins are revolute joints. Suitable angular velocity to perform simulation is considered. These simulations were performed with different time steps and durations. As a result of this work, displacement, velocity and acceleration at each instance and angle for rollers, pins and links are observed.