The mechanism consists of identical meshed gears A and B and arms which are fixed to the gears The spring attached to the ends of the arms has an unstretched length and a stiffness k If a torque M is applied to gear A, determine the angle through which each arm rotates The gears are each pinned to ...

The mechanism consists of identical meshed gears A and B and arms which are fixed to the

Question:

The mechanism consists of identical meshed gears A and B and arms which are fixed to the gears. The spring attached to the ends of the arms has an unstretched length δ and a stiffness k. If a torque M is applied to gear A, determine the angle θ through which each arm rotates. The gears are each pinned to fixed supports at their centers.

Given:

δ = 100 mm

k = 250N/m

M = 6 N ∙ m

r = δ/²

a = 150 mm

@W &/2