Kinematics of Machinery question bank

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Mecheri, Salem District. PAGE : OF
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SUBJECT CODE & NAME: ME2203 KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY STAFF INCHARGE:B.SUSILA
UNIT - I (TWO MARKS)
REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
Sketch and define Transmission angle of a four-bar mechanism. What are the
1. Ex: Oct/Nov -2015
worst values of transmission angle?
What is the condition for correct steering of an automobile? Ex: Nov/dec-2014
2.
Define ‘degrees of freedom’. Ex: Oct/nov-2008
3.
What is pantograph? Ex: Apr/may-2009

4.
What are the applications of single slider crank mechanism? Ex May/june-2006

5.
What is meant by transmission angle? Ex: Nov/dec-2006

6.
What is meant by Ackermann steering? Ex:May/june-2007

7.
Write down the Grashof’s Law for a four bar mechanism? Ex: Nov/dec-2007
8.
Define instantaneous centre & instantaneous axis? Ex; Nov/dec-2008
9.
Differentiate between Machine and Mechanism. Ex: Apr/may-2008

10.
List out the inversions of a double slider crank chain. Ex :Nov/dec-2009

11.
Write the Kutzbach’s relation. Ex: (Apr/May-

12. 2008)
Explain the working principle of bicycle bells. Ex:May/jun-2009

13.
What is meant by spatial mechanism? Ex:May/jun-2012

14.
. Classify the constrained motion. Ex:Nov/dec2012

15.
Define sliding connectors. Ex:Apr/may-2004

16.
What is the use of oldham’s coupling? Ex:May/june-2007

17.
What is meant by indexing mechanism? Where do we use it? Ex:Apr/may-2011

18.
Differentiate rotation and translation. Ex:Nov/dec-2003

19.
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What is the condition for correct steering of an automobile? Ex:May/june-2014
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UNIT - I (SIXTEEN MARKS)
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QUESTIONS
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a. (i) Find the maximum and minimum transmission angles for the mechanisms shown
in The figures indicate the dimensions in standard units of length. (8)
1. Ex:Oct/Nov -2015
(ii) Write short notes on toggle mechanism. (8)

a. Sketch and explain the following.(1).Elliptical trammel. (8)
2. b. Peaucillier mechanism(4) Ex: Oct/Nov -2015
c. pantograph linkage(4)
Explain the working of two different types of quick return mechanisms. Derive an Ex: Nov/dec-
3. expression for the ratio of time taken in forward and return stroke for one of these 2014
mechanisms. (16)
(i)What is kinematic inversion? Explain the four different inversions of slider crank Ex: Oct/nov-2008
mechanism. (10)
(ii) Determine the degree of freedom for following linkages. (6)
4.
(i) What are straight-line mechanisms? Sketch the Peaucellier straight-line motion Ex: Apr/may-
5. mechanism and prove 2009
that the generating point moves in straight line. (8)

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(ii)Sketch a Hooke's joint and derive the condition for equal speeds of driving and
driven shafts. (8)
(i) Explain Kutzbach criterion for the mobility of a mechanism with suitable example. Ex:May/june-
(4) 2006
Dimensions are in cm M1, M2, M3 and M4 are four-bar linkages as shown in figure.
6.
The numbers on the figure indicate the respective link lengths in cm. Identify the nature
of the mechanism, i.e. whether double crank, crank rocker or double rocker. Give
reasons in brief. (4 x 3 = 12)
(i) Explain the inversions of four bar chain, with neat sketches. (8) Ex: Nov/dec-
(ii) Explain with neat sketches the following : (8) 2006
7.
Offset slider mechanism.
An indexing mechanism.
What is degree of freedom of a mechanism? How is it determined? Ex:may/june-
Define Grashof’s law. State how is it helpful in classifying the four link mechanisms 2007
into different types? Find the maximum and minimum transmission angles for the
mechanisms shown in Fig. The figures indicate
8.
the dimensions in standard units of length.

a) Explain different types of Link. (8) Ex:Nov/dec-2007
9. b) Classify and explain the Kinematic pair. (8)
a)Design a four-bar crank rocker quick return mechanism to give a time ratio of 1.25 Ex:Nov/dec-2008
10. with rocker swing angle as 75° clockwise. Assume the output link (rocker) length as 50
mm and in the left extreme position it is vertical.

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b) Sketch a four-bar crank rocker mechanism in (1) Maximum transmission angle
position and (2) toggle position where mechanical advantage is infinity.
(i) Explain the inversions of single slider crank chains, with neat Ex:Apr/may-
sketches. (10) 2008
11. (ii) Explain mechanical advantage and transmission angle related to Four- bar
mechanisms. (6)
(i) Explain, with a neat sketch, how an offset slider crank mechanism can be used as a Ex:Apr/may-
quick-return motion mechanism. Derive an expression to find the quick-return ratio. 2010
12.
(10)
(ii) With a suitable diagram, explain how a pantograph works. What are its uses? (6)
(i) Explain the inversions of four bar chain, with neat sketches. (8) Ex:Nov/dec-2009
(ii) Explain with neat sketches the following : (8)
13.
Offset slider mechanism.
An indexing mechanism.
Explain the working of a toggle mechanism and its application with a neat sketch.(16) Ex:May/jun-2009
14.
Explain the working a quick return motion mechanism. Also derive an equation for the Ex:Nov/dec-2008
15. ratio of time taken for return stroke and forward strokes.(16)
UNIT - II (TWO MARKS)
REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
Define rubbing velocity.what will be the rubbing velocity at a pin joint when the two
1. Ex:Oct/Nov -2002
links move in and opposite direction?
Define instantaneous center.how many instantaneous centres are in a single slider Ex: Nov/dec-2002
2.
crank mechanism?
Sketch the geneva wheel indexing mechanism and state its application. Ex:Apr/may-2003
3.
Distinguish normal component of acceleration and tangential component of Ex:Apr/may-2003
4.
acceleration.
When coriolis component of acceleration occur? Ex:Nov/dec-2004
5.
Briefly explain the types of instantaneous centre? Ex:Apr/may-2005
6.
Explain grubler’s criterion for plane mechanism with single degree of freedom? Ex:Nov/dec-2005
7.
Illustrate the instantaneous center of typical four bar. Ex:May/june-2006
8.
State the condition for a link to experience coriolis acceleration. Ex:May/june-2006
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Illustrate the space centrode and body centrode. Ex:Nov/dec-2006
10.
Explain the normal component of acceleration. Ex:Nov/dec-2006
11.
State coriolis law. Ex:Nov/dec-2006
12.
What is the speciality of a planer four bar linkage with regard to coupler curve? Ex:May/june-2007
13.
Define instantaneous center of velocity. Ex:May/june-2007
14.
Define rubbing velocity. Ex:May/june-2007
15.
State the freudenstein’s equation for four bar mechanism. Ex:Nov/dec-2007
16.
What is higher pair? Ex:Apr/may-2008
17.
Define actual mechanical advantage. Ex:Nov/dec-2008
18.
What is meant by the virtual centre? Ex:Nov/dec-2009
19.
What is a configuration diagram? What is its use? Ex:Nov/dec-2009

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UNIT - II (SIXTEEN MARKS)
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a. (i) The crank AB of four bar mechanism shown in figure. 3. Rotates at 60 rpm clockwise.
Determine the relative angular velocities of the coupler to the crank and the lever to the
coupler. Find also the rubbing velocities al the surface of pins 25 mm radius and the joints
B and C. (8)
Ex:Oct/No
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b. (ii) Locate the instantaneous centre's of the slider crank mechanism shown in fig.4. Find
the velocity of the slider. (8)

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a. Derive the expressions for the velocity and acceleration of the piston of a reciprocating Ex:Nov/d
engine mechanism. (8) ec-2006
2. b. Crank angle for maximum velocity of the piston and the corresponding velocity. (4)
c. velocity of the piston (2)
Acceleration of the piston (2)
In a four bar chain ABCD, AD is fixed and is 120 mm long. The crank AB is 30 mm long Ex:Nov/d
and rotates at 100 rpm clockwise while the link CD = 60 mm oscillates about D; BC = 120 ec-2006
3.
mm. Using graphical method, find the angular velocity and angular acceleration of link BC
when angle BAD = 60°. (16)
A four-bar mechanism, with 02A as the input link, is shown in figure. Ex:May/j
une-2007
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i. Using analytical method, derive the equations for the angular velocity of the output link
and of the connecting link AB. (8)
ii. If the coordinates of the pin joints are 02 (0,0), A (-15, 26), B(75, 70) and 04(50, 0) and
the input link rotates at 2 rad/s counter-clockwise, find the angular velocities of AB and of
04B . (8)
A single slider-crank mechanism is shown in Fig. 12 b. Determine the acceleration at B & E Ex:May/j
and theangular acceleration of the link AB. The crank rotates at 20 rad/s counter- une-2007
clockwise.(16)
5.
Fig. 12 (b)
The driving crank AB of a quick-return mechanism shown below revolves at a uniform Ex:May/j
speed of 200 rpm. Find the velocity of the tool-box R, in the position shown in Fig.1, when une-2007
6.
the crank makes as angle of 60° with the vertical line AP. Also determine the angular
velocity of link PQ. (16)

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In the mechanism shown in Fig the crank OA rotates at a constant speed equal to 20 rpm Ex:Nov/d
anticlockwise and gives motion to the sliding blocks B and D. The dimensions of various ec-2007
links are OA = 300 mm; AB =1200 mm; BC = 450 mm and CD = 450 mm.
7. For the given configuration, determine :
i. Velocities of sliders B and D
ii. Angular velocity of link CD
iii. Linear acceleration of D.(16).

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The Crank of a slider crank mechanisms rotates clockwise at a Constant speed of 600 r.p.m. Ex:Apr/m
The crank is 125 mm and connecting rod is 500 mm long. Determine ay-2008
8. 1. Linear velocity and acceleration of the mid Point of the connecting rod, and
2. Angular velocity and angular acceleration of the connecting rod, at a crank angle of 45°
from inner dead centre position. (16)
For the Four-bar linkage shown in Fig. 12(b) find the acceleration of A and B and the Ex:Nov/d
angular acceleration of links 3 and 4, Crank 2 has a constant angular velocity, w2 = 200 ec-2008
radls counter clockwise direction.The linkage A0 2 = 150 mm; BA = 450 mm, B04=300
9.
mm, 04 0 2 = 200 mm. (16).

(i) Derive an expression for the relationship between the angular Ex:Nov/d
velocities of links in terms of known link lengths, angular positions ec-2009
10. of links and angular velocity of input link, for a four—bar linkage. (6)
(ii) In a slider crank mechanism, the length of crank OB and connecting rod AB are 125
mm and 500 mm

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respectively. The centre of gravity G of the connecting rod is 275 mm from the slider A.
The crank speed is600 rpm clockwise. When the crank has turned 45° from the inner dead
centre position, determine velocity of the slider A, Velocity of the point G and Angular
velocity of the connecting rod AB (10)
By analytical method, Derive the velocity and acceleration for the reciprocating steam Ex:Nov/d
11. engine mechanism.(16). ec-2009
(i) The crank AB of four bar mechanism shown in figure. 3. Rotates at 60 rpm clockwise.
Determine the relative angular velocities of the coupler to the crank and the lever to the
coupler. Find also the rubbing velocities al the surface of pins 25 mm radius and the joints
B and C. (8)
Ex:Oct/No
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(ii) Locate the instantaneous centre's of the slider crank mechanism shown in fig.4. Find the
velocity of the slider. (8)
In a four link mechanism, the dimensions of the links are AB=200 mm, BC=400mm, Ex:
CD=450 mm and AD=600mm. At the instant when DAB=90°, the link AB has angular Nov/dec-
13. velocity of 36 rad/s in the clockwise direction. Determine (i) The velocity of point C, (ii) 2002
The velocity of point E on the link BC When BE =200 mm (iii) the angular velocities of
links BC and CD, iv) acceleration of link of link BC.
a)Derive the expressions for Velocity and acceleration of piston in reciprocating steam Ex:Apr/m
14. engine mechanism with neat sketch (8) ay-2003
b).Derive the expression for Coriolis component of acceleration with neat sketch (8)
In the mechanism shown in figure , the crank OA rotates at 20 rpm anticlockwise and gives Ex:Apr/m
motion of sliding blocks B and D. The dimensions of various links are OA = 300mm, AB ay-2003
15. =1200mm, BC = 450 mm and CD = 450 mm. For the given configuration determine i)
velocities of sliding at B and D, ii) angular velocity of CD iii) Linear acceleration of D and
iv) angular acceleration of CD.
UNIT - III (TWO MARKS)
REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS

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What is a cam?
1. Ex:Oct/Nov -2015
What are the different motion of the follower Ex:Nov/dec-2006
2.
Which type of can follower motion is used in high speed engines? Why? Ex:Nov/dec-2006
3.
Define Angle of dwell. Ex:May/june-2007

4.
Sketch the displacement, velocity and acceleration diagram when a follower Ex:May/june-2007
5.
moves with uniform velocity.
Why sometimes the axes of translating roller followers in cam follower Ex:May/june-2007
6. mechanisms are offset from the
axis of rotation of cam?
What is cam profile? Ex:Nov/dec-2007
7.
What is the significance of pressure angle in cam? Ex:Apr/may-2008

8.
State the expressions for maximum acceleration of a follower moving with Ex:Nov/dec-2008
9.
cycloidal motion.
What do you know about gravity cam? Ex:Nov/dec-2009
10.
What is cam angle? Ex:Nov/dec-2009

11.
What is pressure angle?

12. Ex:Oct/Nov -2002
Write the procedure to draw the cam profile. Ex: Nov/dec-2002

13.
What is the follower motion used for high speed cams? Why? Ex:Apr/may-2003
14.
What are the advantages of roller follower than knife-edge follower? Ex:Apr/may-2003
15.
What is pitch curve? Ex:Nov/dec-2004

16.
Define tangent cam. Ex:Apr/may-2005

17.
Define Angle of dwell Ex:Nov/dec-2005

18.
Write the different types of follower. Ex:May/june-2006

19.
What is trace point? Ex:May/june-2006

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UNIT - III (SIXTEEN MARKS)
REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
A cam is to give the following motion to a knife edged follower:

(a) Outstroke during 60° of cam rotation
(b) Dwell for the next 45° of cam rotation
(c) Return stroke during next 90° of cam rotation and
(d) Dwell for the remaining of cam rotation
1. Ex:Oct/Nov -2015
The stroke of the follower is 40 mm and the minimum radius of the cam is 50
mm. The follower moves with uniform velocity during both the outstroke and
return strokes. Draw the profile of the cam when (a) the axis of the follower
passes through the axis of the cam shaft, and (b) the axis of the follower is
offset by 20 mm from the axis of the cam shaft. (16)
Draw the profile of a cam operating a Knife-edged follower from the following Ex:May/june-2007
data:
(a) Follower to move outward through 40 mm during 60° of a cam rotation; (b)
Follower to dwell for the next 45° (c) Follower to return its original position
during next 90° (d)Follower to dwell for the rest of cam rotation. The
2.
displacement of the follower is to take place with simple harmonic motion
during both the outward and return strokes. The least radius of the cam is
50mm. If the cam rotates at 300 r.p.m., determine the maximum velocity and
acceleration of the follower during the outward stroke and return stroke. (16)
A cam is to be designed for a knife edged follower with the following data: Ex:May/june-2007
I. Follower lift is 40 mm with SHM, during 90° of cam rotation
II. Dwell for the next 30°
III. Follower return to its original position with SHM, during next 60° of cam
rotation
IV. Dwell for the remaining cam rotation.
3.
The line of stroke of the follower passes through the axis of the cam Shaft.
Radius of the base circle of the cam is 40 mm.
1. Draw the displacement diagram. (4)
2. Draw the profile of the cam. (8)
3. Determine the maximum velocity and acceleration of the follower during
forward and return strokes, if the cam rotates at 200 rpm in CW direction. (4)
(i) A flat faced mushroom follower is operated by a symmetrical cam with Ex:May/june-2007
circular arc flank and nose profile the axis of tappet passed through the cam
axis. Total angle of action is 162°, lift 10 mm and • base circle diameter 40
mm. period of acceleration is half the period of retardation during the lift. The
4.
cam rotates at 1200 rpm. Determine
( 1 ) The nose and flank radii and
( 2 ) The maximum acceleration and retardation during lift. (12)
(ii) List the various methods to be used to reduce the pressure angle. (4)
Draw the profile of a cam operating a roller reciprocating follower and with Ex:Nov/dec-2007
the following data:
5. Minimum radius of cam =25 mm; lift=30mm; Roller diameter= 15mm. The
cam lifts the follower for 120° with SHM, followed by a dwell period of 30°.
Then the follower lowers down during 150° of cam rotation with uniform

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acceleration and retardation followed by a dwell period. If the cam rotates at a
uniform speed of 150 RPM. Calculate the maximum velocity and acceleration
of follower during the descent period. (16)
Construct a tangent cam and mention the important terminologies on it. Also Ex:Apr/may-2008
6. derive the expression for displacement, velocity, acceleration of a
reciprocating roller follower when the roller has contact with the nose.
Layout the profile of a cam operating a roller reciprocating follower for the Ex:Nov/dec-2008
following data. Lift of follower = 30mm; Angle during the follower rise period
=1200; angle during the follower after rise= 300; angle during the follower
7. return period = 1500. Angle during which follower dwell after return = 600;
minimum radius of cam = 25mm; Roller diameter =10mm. The motion of
follower is uniform acceleration and deceleration during the rise and return
period.
a) Classify with neat sketches the cam follower according to their shape, Ex:Nov/dec-2009
location and motion.State also their advantages, if any, with respect to other
8. followers.(8)
b). Sketches neatly the displacement, velocity and acceleration curves of a
cycloidal motion follower. Why is it superior over other motion curves?(8).
Design a cam to raise a valve with simple harmonic motion through 15mm is
1/3rd of a revolution, keep it fully raised through 1/12th of a revolution and to
lower it with SHM in 1/6th of a revolution. The valve remain closed during the
rest of the revolution. The diameter of the roller is 20mm and the minimum
9. Ex:Oct/Nov -2002
radius of the cam is 25mm. The axis of the valve rod passes through the
axis of the cam shaft. If the cam shaft rotates at uniform speed of 100 rpm;
find the maximum velocity and acceleration of the valve during raising and
lowering. Also draw the profile of the cam.
A cam with a minimum radius of 25 mm, rotating clockwise at uniform speed Ex: Nov/dec-2002
of 300 rpm is to he designed to give motion to a flat faced mushroom follower
as detailed below:
i. To raise through a distance of 25 mm in 120° rotation of the cam
ii. To remain at rest for the next 30°
10. iii. To lower during further 120° rotation of the cam
iv. To remain in the same position during rest of the revolution.
The raising of the follower takes place with cycloidal motion and the lowering
with uniform acceleration and retardation. However, the uniform acceleration
is 2/3rd of the uniform retardation. Draw the displacement diagram and profile
of the cam.
In a symmetrical tangent cam operating a roller follower, the least radius of the Ex:Apr/may-2003
cam is 30 mm and roller radius is 17.5 mm. The angle of ascent is 75° and the
total lift is 17.5 mm. The speed of the cam shaft is 600 rpm. Assume that there
11. is no dwell between ascent and descent.
I. Calculate the principal dimensions of the cam. (6)
II. Find the acceleration of the follower at the beginning of the lift. (2)
III. Draw the profile of the cam. (8)
Draw the profile of a cam operating a Knife-edged follower from the following Ex:Apr/may-2003
data:
(a) Follower to move outward through 40 mm during 60° of a cam rotation; (b)
12.
Follower to dwell
for the next 45° (c) Follower to return its original position during next 90°
(d)Follower to dwell for the rest of cam rotation. The displacement of the

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follower is to take place with simple harmonic motion during both the outward
and return strokes. The least radius of the cam is 50mm. If the cam rotates at
300 r.p.m., determine the maximum velocity and acceleration of the follower
during the outward stroke and return stroke. (16)
It is required to set out the profile of a cam to give the following motion to the Ex:Nov/dec-2004
reciprocating follower with a flat mushroom contact surface: (i) Follower to
have a stroke of 20 mm during 120° of cam rotation, (ii) Follower to dwell for
30° of cam rotation, (iii) Follower to return to its initial position during 120° of
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cam rotation, (iv) Follower to dwell for remaining 90° of cam rotation. The
minimum radius of the cam is 25 mm. The out stroke of the follower is
performed with SHM and return stroke with equal uniform acceleration and
retardation. (16)
A tangent cam to drive a roller follower through a total lift of 12.5 mm for a Ex:Apr/may-2005
cam rotation of75°.The cam speed is 600 rpm . The distance between cam
14. centre and follower centre at full lift is 45 mm and the roller is 20 mm in
diameter. Find the cam proportions and plot displacement, velocity and
acceleration for one full cycle.(16).
The following data are for a disc cam mechanism with roller follower : Ex:Nov/dec-2005
Minimum radius of the cam = 35 mm, lift of the follower = 40 mm
Offset of the follower = 10 mm right, Roller diameter = 15 mm Cam rotation
angles are as mentioned below :
During ascent = 120°, Dwell = 80°
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During descent = 80°, Dwell = 80°
Cam rotates in clockwise direction and the follower motion is simple harmonic
during both ascent and descent. Draw the displacement diagram of the
follower and indicate the relevant data. Draw the cam profile and indicate the
relevant data.(16).
UNIT - IV (TWO MARKS)
REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
Define the following terms used in Gear

1. i. Pressure angle and Ex:Oct/Nov -2015
ii. Module.
What are the roles of "Idlers" in gear trains?
2. Ex:Oct/Nov -2015
Define the term 'arc of contact' in gears. Ex:Nov/dec-2006

3.
Name two applications of reverted gear train. Ex:Nov/dec-2006

4.
Prove or disprove that pure rolling is possible at one point only, on the line of Ex:May/june-2007
5. action, between two meshing
gear teeth profiles.
What is the condition stated by the law of gearing? Ex:May/june-2007
6.

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State the law of gearing. Ex:May/june-2007
7.
What are the methods to avoid interference? Ex:Nov/dec-2007

8.
Define gear ratio. Ex:Apr/may-2008

9.
Write short notes on differentials Ex:Nov/dec-2008

10.
Define cycloidel tooth profile and involute tooth profile. Ex:Nov/dec-2009

11.
Distinguish, with suitable free hand sketches, a non-reverted gear train and a
12. Ex:Oct/Nov -2002
reverted gear train.
What are the advantages and dis-advantages of involute gear tooth profile? Ex: Nov/dec-2002
13.
What are the applications of inverted gear trains? Ex:Apr/may-2003
14.
List down the common forms of teeth. Ex:Apr/may-2003

15.
Define Backlash. Ex:Nov/dec-2004

16.
What is meant compound gear train? Ex:Apr/may-2005

17.
What is the advantage of a compound gear train over a simple gear train? Ex:Nov/dec-2005
18.
What is reverted gear train? Ex:May/june-2006

19.
What are the externally applied torques used to keep the gear train in Ex:Nov/dec-2005
20.
equilibrium?
UNIT - IV (SIXTEEN MARKS)
REMARKS
S.NO QUESTIONS
a. Two mating spur gear with module pitch of 6.5 mm have 19 ad 47 teeth of 20° pressure angle
and 6.5 mm addendum. Determine the number of pair of teeth and angle turned through by the
larger wheel for one pair of teeth in contact. Determine also the sliding velocity at the instant (i) Ex:Oct/Nov -
1. engagement commences (ii) engagement terminates. When the pitch line velocity is1.2m/s. (8)
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b. Two 20° involute spur gears have a module of 10 mm. The addendum is one module. The
larger gear has 50 teeth and pinion 13 teeth. Does the interference occur? If it occurs, to what
value should the pressure angle be changed to eliminate interference? (8)
a. The number of teeth on each of the two spur gears in mesh is 40. The teeth have 20° involute
profile and the module is 6mm. If the arc of contact is 1.75 times the circular pitch. Find the
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2. addendum. (8)
b.Write short notes on speed ratio of a planetary gear train. (4) 2015
c. Briefly explain the various types of constrained motions.(4).

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Two gear wheels mesh externally and are to give a velocity ratio of 3 to 1. The teeth are of
involute form; module=6mm, addendum=one module, pressure angle= 20°. The pinion rotates Ex: Oct/Nov -
3. at 90 rpm. Determine (1) the number of teeth on the pinion to avoid interference on it and the
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corresponding number of teeth on the wheel, (2) The length of path and arc of contact, (3) the
number of pairs of teeth in contact. (16)
Two mating gears have 20 and 40 involute teeth of module 10 mm and 20° pressure Ex: Nov/dec-
angle. The addendum on each wheel is to be made of such a length that the line of 2014
4. contact on each side of the pitch point has half the maximum possible length. Determine
the addendum height for each gear wheel, length of the path of contact, arc of contact
and contact ratio.(16)
The arm of an epicyclic gear train rotates at 100 rpm in the anticlock wise direction. The arm Ex: Oct/nov-
carries two wheels A and B having 36 and 45 teeth respectively. The wheel A is fixed and the 2008
5. arm rotates about the centre of wheel A. Find the speed of wheel B. What will be the speed of B,
if the
wheel A instead of being fixed, makes 200 rpm (clockwise).(16)
State and prove the law of gearing. (5) Ex: Apr/may-
In the epicyclic gear train shown in Fig, the compound wheels A and 2009
B as well as internal wheels C and D rotate independently about the axis O. The wheels
E and F rotate on the pins fixed to arm a. All the
wheels are of the same module. The number of teeth on the wheels is
TA = 52, TB= 56, TE= TF = 36
Determine the speed of C if
i. The wheel D fixed and arm a rotates at 200 rpm clockwise
ii. The wheel D rotates at 200 rpm counter-clockwise and the arm a rotates at 20 rpm
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counter-clockwise.( 10)
An epicyclic gear train for an electric motor , is shown in figure. The wheel S has 15 teeth and is Ex:May/june-
fixed to motor shaft rotating at 1450 rpm. The planet P has 45 teeth, gears with fixed annular A 2006
7.
and rotates on a spindle carried by an arm which fixed to output shaft. The planet P also gears
with the sun when S. Find the speed of output shaft. If motor is transmitting 2 KW find the

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torque required to fix the annular (16).

An epicyclic gear train as shown in figure is composed of a fixed annular wheel A having 150 Ex: Nov/dec-
teeth. The wheel A is meshing with wheel B which drives wheel D through an idle wheel C, D 2006
being concentric with A. The wheels B and C are carried on an arm which revolves clockwise at
100 rpm
about the axis of A and D. If the wheels B and D have 25 and 40 teeth respectively, determine
the number of teeth on C and speed and sense of rotation of wheel C. (16).
8.
In an epicyclic gear train the internal wheels A and B and compound wheels C and D rotate Ex:may/june-
independently about axis O. The wheels E and F rotate on pins fixed to the arm G. E gears with 2007
A and C . Wheel F gear with B and D. All the wheels have the same module and the number of
teeth are: TC =28 TD=26; TE = TF=18. (1) Sketch the arrangement, (2) Find the number of teeth
9.
on A and
B, (3)If the arm G makes 100 rpm clockwise and A is fixed, find the speed of B , and (4) If the
arm G makes 100 rpm clockwise and wheel A makes 10 rpm counter clockwise; Find the speed
of wheel B.(16).
The arm of an epicyclic gear train rotates at 100 rpm in the anticlock wise direction. The arm Ex:Nov/dec-
carries two wheels A and B having 36 and 45 teeth respectively. The wheel A is fixed and the 2007
10. arm rotates about the centre of wheel A. Find the speed of wheel B. What will be the speed of B,
if the
wheel A instead of being fixed, makes 200 rpm (clockwise).(16).
An epicyclic gear train is shown in Fig. 14(b). The input S has 24 teeth. Gears P and C Ex:Nov/dec-
11. constitute a compound planet having 30 and 18 teeth respectively. If all the gears are of 2008
the same pitch, find the speed ratio of the gear train assuming A to be fixed. (16).

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a) Two 20° involute spur gears have a module of 10 mm. The addendum is one module. The Ex:Apr/may-
larger gear has 50 teeth and pinion 13 teeth. Does the interference occur? If it occurs, to what 2008
value should the pressure angle be changed to eliminate interference? (8)
b) Two mating involute spur gears 20° pressure angle have a gear ratio of 2. the number of teeth
12.
on the pinion is 20 and its speed is 250 rpm. The module pitch of the teeth is 12 mm. if the
addendum on each wheel wheel recess on each side are half the maximum possible length each,
find (1) the addendum for pinion and gear wheel (2) the length of arc of contact (3 the maximum
velocity of sliding during approach and recess. Assume pinion to be driver. (8)
a) A pair of spur gear with involute teeth is to give a gear ratio of 4:1. The arc of approach is not Ex:Nov/dec-
be less than the circular pitch and the smaller wheel is the driver. The angle of pressure is 14.5 2009
What is the least number of teeth can be used on each wheel? What is the addendum of the
13. wheel in terms of circular pitch? (8)
b). A pair 20° full depth involute spur gear having 30 and 50 teeth respectively module 4 mm
arc in mesh, the smaller gear rotates at 1000 rpm. Determine (a) Sliding velocities at
engagement and disengagement of a pair of teeth and (b) Contact ratio.(8)
Two gear wheels mesh externally to give a velocity ratio of 3 to 1. The involute teeth Ex:
has 6 mm module and 20° pressure angle. Addendum is equal to one module. The (Ap/May-
pinion rotates at 90 rpm. Determine Number of teeth on pinion to avoid interference and 2008)
14. the corresponding number on the wheel; (4)
The length of path and are of contact (4)
Contact ratio and (4)
The maximum velocity of sliding. (4)
(i) Derive an expression to determine the length of path of contact between two spur Ex:May/jun-
15. gears of different size.(10) 2009
Briefly explain the sub—classification of compound gear trains with neat sketches. (6)
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Differentiate between self locking and overhauling of screw.
1. Ex:Oct/Nov -2015
State the functional difference between a clutch and a brake.

2. Ex: Oct/Nov -2015
Why self locking screws have lesser efficiency? Ex: Nov/dec-2014

3.
What is meant by a self-locking and a self-energized brake? Ex: Oct/nov-2008

4.
Prove or disprove that the efficiency of a screw jack is independent of the load Ex: Apr/may-2009
5.
raised.
State the condition and the equation for the velocity of the belt for the Ex:May/june-2006
6. transmission of power in a flat belt
drive.
What is the apparent co-efficient of friction in belt drives? Ex: Nov/dec-2006
7.
Distinguish between sliding and rolling friction. Ex:may/june-2007

8.
List down the laws of friction. Ex:Nov/dec-2007

9.
Distinguish between open and cross belt drive in terms of its application. Ex:Nov/dec-2008
10.
Define velocity ratio. Ex:Apr/may-2008

11.
What is the maximum efficiency of the screw jack? Ex:Nov/dec-2009

12.
Define anti -friction bearing. Ex: (Ap/May-

13. 2008)
Differentiate multi plate clutch and cone clutch. Ex:May/jun-2009

14.
Explain velocity ratio. Ex:May/jun-2012

15.
State the law of belting. Ex:Nov/dec2012

16.
What is slip? Ex:Apr/may-2004

17.
What is the cross belt used instead of open belt? Ex:May/june-2007

18.
Why lubrication reduces friction? Ex:Apr/may-2011

19.
What you meant by crowning in pulley? Ex:Nov/dec-2003

20.
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QUESTIONS
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a) For a flat belt, prove that T1/T2=eμ_ Where T1 and T2= Tension in the tight and
slack sides of the belt, _= Angle of contact between the belt and the pulley, and μ=
Coefficient of friction between the belt and the pulley. (8)
b) An open belt running over two pulley of 1.5 m and 1.0 m diameters connects two
Ex:Oct/Nov -
1. parallel shafts 4.8 m apart. The initial ten in the belt is 3000 N. The smaller pulley is
rotating at 600 rpm. The mass of belt is 0.6703 kg/m length. The coefficient of friction 2015
between the belt and pulleys is 0.3. Find (1)
the exact length of the belt required (2) the power transmitted taking c.f tension into
account. (8)
a.A multiplate disc clutch transmits 55 KW of power at 1800 rpm. Coefficient of friction
for the friction surfaces is 0.1. Axial intensity at pressure is not to exceed 160 KN/m2.
The internal radius is 80 mm and is 0.7 times the external radius. Find the number of
plates needed to transmit the required torque. (8) Ex: Oct/Nov -
2.
2015
b. A rope drive is required to transmit 230 KW from a pulley of 1m diameter running at
450 rpm.The safe pull in each rope is 800 N and the mass of the rope is 0.4 kg per meter
length. The angle of lap and groove angle 1600 and 450 respectively. If coefficient of
friction is 0.3, find the number of ropes required. (8)
Two pulleys, one 450 mm diameter and the other 200 mm diameter are in parallel shafts Ex: Nov/dec-
1.95 m apart and are connected by a crossed belt. Find the length of the belt required and 2014
3. the angle of contact between the belt and each pulley. What power can be transmitted by
the belt when the larger pulley rotates at 200 rpm if the maximum permissible tension in
the belt is 1 kN and the co—efficient of friction between the belt and pulley is 0.25? (16)
Two shaft whose centers are 1m apart are connected by a V belt drive. The driving Ex: Oct/nov-
pulley is supplied with 100 KW and has an effective diameter of 300 mm. It runs at 375 2008
4. rpm. The angle of groove on the pulley is 400 The permissible tension in 400 mm2 cross
sectional area of the belt is 2.1 MPa. The density of the belt is 1100 kg/ mm3 coefficient
of friction is 0.28. Estimate number of belts required. (16)
A shaft has a number of collars integral with it. The external diameter of the collars is Ex:
400mm and the shaft diameter is 250mm. If the uniform intensity of pressure is Apr/may-
5. 0.35N/mm2 and its coefficient of friction is 0.05, estimate i) power absorbed in 2009
overcoming friction when the shaft runs at 105 rpm and carries a load of 150KN and ii)
number of collars required.(16).
(i) Derive an expression for the effort required to raise a load with Ex:May/june
screw jack taking friction into consideration. (8) -2006
(ii) A 150 mm diameter value, against a steam pressure of 2 MN/m2 is acting, is closed
6.
by means of a square
threaded screw 50 mm in external diameter with 6 mm pitch. If the co-efficient of
friction is 0.12, find torque required to turn the handle. (8)
The mean diameter of the screw jack having pitch of 10 mm is 50 mm. A load of 20 KN Ex: Nov/dec-
is lifted through a distance of 170 mm. Find the work done in lifting the load and 2006
ficiency of the screw jack when (i) the load rotates with the screw, and (ii) the load rests
7.
n the loose head which does not rotate with screw. The external and internal diameter of
the bearing surface of the loose head is 60
mm and 10mm respectively. The coefficient of friction for the screw as well as the

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bearing surface may be taken as 0.08. (16)
a).A leather belt is required to transmit 7.5 kw from a pulley 1.2 m in diameter, running Ex:may/june-
at 250 rpm. The angle entranced is 1650 and the coefficient of friction between the belt6 2007
and the pulley is 0.3. If safe working stress for the leather belt is 1.5 MPa, density of
leather is 1 kg/ m3 end thickness of belt is 10 mm. Determine the width of the belt taking
C.F tension into account. (8)
8.
b).Two pulley one 450 mm diameter and other 200mm dia are on parallel shaft 2.1 m
apart and are connected by a cross belt. The larger pulley rotates at 225 rpm. The
maximum permissible tension in the belt is 1 KN and the coefficient of friction between
the belt and the pulley is 0.25. Find the length of the belt required and the power can be
transmitted. (8)
Two pulleys, one 450 mm diameter and the other 200 mm diameter are in parallel shafts Ex:Nov/dec-
1.95 m apart and are connected by a crossed belt. Find the length of the belt required and 2007
9. the angle of contact between the belt and each pulley. What power can be transmitted by
the belt when the larger pulley rotates at 200 rpm if the maximum permissible tension in
the belt is 1 kN and the co—efficient of friction between the belt and pulley is 0.25? (16)
a) Derive an expression for braking torque on the drum of simple band brake.(8) Ex:Nov/dec-
10. b.) Deduce the expression for the friction moment of a collar thrust bearing, stating 2008
clearly the assumption made.(8)
(i) A friction clutch of multi-plate type is meant for transmitting a power of 55 kW at Ex:Apr/may-
1800 rpm. Coefficient of friction for the friction surfaces is 0.1. Axial intensity of 2008
pressure is not to exceed160 kN/m2. The internal radius is 80 mm and is 0.7 timesthe
external radius. Determine the number of plates needed to transmit the required torque.
(10)
11.
(ii) A vertical shaft of 100 mm diameter rotating at 150 rpm, rests on a flat end foot step
bearing. The coefficient of friction is equal to 0.05 and shaft carries a vertical load of 15
kN. Find the power lost in friction assuming the following conditions:
Uniform pressure (3)
Uniform wear. (3)
A single plate clutch is required to transmit 8 KW at 1000 rpm. The axis pressure is Ex:Nov/dec-
limited to 70 KN/m2. The mean radius of the plate is 4.5 times the radial width of the 2009
12. friction surface. If both the sides of the plate are effective and the coefficient of friction
is 0.25. find a) the inner and the outer
radius of the plate and the mean radius, b) the width of the friction lining.(16).
A shaft has a number of collars integral with it. The external diameter of the collars is Ex:
400mm and the shaft diameter is 250mm. If the uniform intensity of pressure is (Ap/May-
13. 0.35N/mm2 and its coefficient of friction is 0.05, estimate i) power absorbed in 2008)
overcoming friction when the shaft runs at 105 rpm and carries a load of 150KN and ii)
number of collars required.(16).
(i) Find the power transmitted by a belt running over a pulley 700 mm diameter at 300 Ex:May/jun-
rpm, ji = 0.3 and angle of lap 160° and maximum tension in the belt is 2.453kN. (6) 2009
(ii) A simple brake as shown in Fig 15 (b) (ii) is used on a shaft carrying a flywheel of
mass 450 Kg. The radius of gyration of the flywheel is 500 mm. and rims at 320 rpm.
14.
The coefficient of friction is 0.2 and the diameter of brake drum is 250 mm, Determine
the following:
(1) Torque applied due to a hand load of 150 N (4)
(2) The number of turns of the wheel before it is brought to rest.(4)

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(3) The time required to bring it to rest from the moment of application of the brake. (2)
a)Prove or disprove the following statement – “ Angle of friction is equal to angle of Ex:May/jun-
15. repose”.(8). 2012
b) Briefly explain the following : 1) Slip of the belt 2) Creep of the belt.(8)
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UNIT - I (TWO MARKS)

What is pantograph? Ex: Apr/may-2009

What are the applications of single slider crank mechanism? Ex May/june-2006

What is meant by transmission angle? Ex: Nov/dec-2006

What is meant by Ackermann steering? Ex:May/june-2007

Differentiate between Machine and Mechanism. Ex: Apr/may-2008

List out the inversions of a double slider crank chain. Ex :Nov/dec-2009

Write the Kutzbach’s relation. Ex: (Apr/May-

Explain the working principle of bicycle bells. Ex:May/jun-2009

What is meant by spatial mechanism? Ex:May/jun-2012

. Classify the constrained motion. Ex:Nov/dec2012

Define sliding connectors. Ex:Apr/may-2004

What is the use of oldham’s coupling? Ex:May/june-2007

What is meant by indexing mechanism? Where do we use it? Ex:Apr/may-2011

Differentiate rotation and translation. Ex:Nov/dec-2003

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(ii) Write short notes on toggle mechanism. (8)

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the dimensions in standard units of length.

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What is a configuration diagram? What is its use? Ex:Nov/dec-2009

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mm, 04 0 2 = 200 mm. (16).

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Define Angle of dwell. Ex:May/june-2007

What is the significance of pressure angle in cam? Ex:Apr/may-2008

What is cam angle? Ex:Nov/dec-2009

What is pressure angle?

Write the procedure to draw the cam profile. Ex: Nov/dec-2002

What is pitch curve? Ex:Nov/dec-2004

Define tangent cam. Ex:Apr/may-2005

Define Angle of dwell Ex:Nov/dec-2005

Write the different types of follower. Ex:May/june-2006

What is trace point? Ex:May/june-2006

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A cam is to give the following motion to a knife edged follower:

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UNIT - IV (TWO MARKS)

Define the following terms used in Gear

Define the term 'arc of contact' in gears. Ex:Nov/dec-2006

Name two applications of reverted gear train. Ex:Nov/dec-2006

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What are the methods to avoid interference? Ex:Nov/dec-2007

Define gear ratio. Ex:Apr/may-2008

Write short notes on differentials Ex:Nov/dec-2008

Define cycloidel tooth profile and involute tooth profile. Ex:Nov/dec-2009

List down the common forms of teeth. Ex:Apr/may-2003

Define Backlash. Ex:Nov/dec-2004

What is meant compound gear train? Ex:Apr/may-2005

What is reverted gear train? Ex:May/june-2006