Nomogram-Based Synthesis of Complex Planar Mechanisms, Part I: 6 Bar - 2 Sliders Mechanism

This research paper presents a new technique for the synthesis of complex planar mechanisms. The author calls this technique ‘nomogram-based synthesis’ since it depends on a kinematic nomogram facilitating the synthesis of complex planar mechanisms without need to complex optimization procedures. A procedure of five steps is presented to synthesize the mechanism under study for time ratio up to 4.3, normalized stroke up to 3.33. The nomogram based synthesis can maintain transmission angle to be within a range from 94 to 120 degrees indicating the effectiveness of the synthesis approach presented.