Scotch Yoke Mechanism

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INTRODUCTION
Pure simple harmonic motion is produced by the Scotch Yoke mechanism when driven by an eccentric or crank.
Its early application was on steam pumps but it is not suitable for high speeds due to the backlash in the Scotch yoke. It is now mainly used
in computing type applications where harmonic motion is required.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Scotch Yoke Mechanism (MYE), designed by EDIBON, is an example of slider-crank mechanism. The MYE is a mechanism for
converting the linear motion of a slider into rotational motion or vice versa.
It is made of aluminum and consists of a rotary element, called crank, with a graduated disc. This element and a piston are linked to a
vertical pivot. The rotating motion of the crank generates the alternative linear motion of the piston.
It is a reversible system, if the piston generates the input motion (for example, a piston in a car's engine), the crank rotates.
The input angle is set on the ball bearing mounted crank disc and it is read on an angle measuring scale. A millimeter scale is fitted to
measure the linear motion of the connecting rod.

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 SPECIFICATIONS

The unit is a bench top-unit with an anodized aluminum profile structure, and painted steel panel.

The main metallic elements are made of anodized aluminum.

This unit is composed of:

A rotary element (crank) with a graduated disc to read the angle.

A piston with a millimeter scale to measure the linear motion.

A vertical pivot links the rotary element (crank) and the piston.

Manuals: This unit is supplied with the following manuals: Required services, Assembly and Installation, Starting-up, Security, Maintenance
and Practices manual.

EXERCISES AND PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES

1.- Study of the conversion of smooth rotary motion into purely 4.- Determining the velocity and acceleration of the Scotch yoke
harmonic reciprocating motion. by graphical differentiation.

2.- Demonstrating the behaviour of a simple crank-driven 5.- Comparing the values obtained by the equations of motion.
Scotch yoke mechanism.

3.- Plotting the relation between the linear displacement of the

Scotch yoke and the angular displacement of the crank.

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

-Dimensions: 400 x 300 x 100 mm. approx. ( 15.74 x 11.81 x 3.93 inches approx.).
-Weight: 2 Kg. approx. ( 4.4 pounds approx.).

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MYE/CAI. Computer Aided Instruction Software System:

With no physical connection between unit and computer (PC), this

complete software package consists on an Instructor Software

Unit + (INS/SOF) totally integrated with the Student Software

(MYE/SOF). Both are interconnected so that the teacher knows at
Instructor Student any moment what is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the
Software Software
students.

Example of software screens

I N S / S O F. C l a s s r o o m M a n a g e m e n t Instructor Software
Software (Instructor Software):

The Instructor can:

- Organize Students by Classes and

Groups.

- Create easily new entries or delete them.

- Create data bases with student

information.

- Analyze results and make statistical

comparisons.

- Generate and print reports.

- Detect student’s progress and difficulties.

...and many other facilities.

This software, working in network

configuration, allows controlling all the
students in the classroom.

Student Software
MYE/SOF. Computer Aided Instruction
Software (Student Software).

It explains how to use the unit, run the

experiments and what to do at any moment.

- This software contains:

Theory: gives the student the theoretical

background for a total understanding of
the studied subject.

Exercises: divided by thematic areas and

chapters to check out that the theory has
been understood.

Guided Practices: presents several

practices to be done with the unit,
showing how to perform the exercises and
practices.

Exams: set of questions to test the

obtained knowledge.

For more information see CAI catalogue. Click on the following link:
www.edibon.com/products/catalogues/en/CAI.pdf

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MYE/CAL. Computer Aided Learning Software (Results Calculation and Analysis):

This Computer Aided Learning Software (Results Calculation and Analysis) “CAL” is a Windows based software, simple and very easy to use,
specifically developed by EDIBON.
CAL is a class assistant that helps in doing the necessary calculations to extract the right conclusions from data obtained during the experimental
practices. With a single click, CAL computes the value of all the variables involved and performs the calculations.
Also, CAL allows to plot and print the results. Within the plotting options, any variable can be represented against any other.
Available different plotting displays.
It has a wide range of information, such as constant values, unit conversion factors and integral and derivative tables.

On a table, we introduce data obtained during the

development of the exercise.
Above this table, it is shown “Constants” theoretically
involved with the field of study. The values of these
“Constants” may be modified to our convenience,
assigning the appropriate values.
Simply, by clicking on "COMPUTE", CAL performs the
calculations of the desired variables.
We can save and print the data of the experiment or
calculations.
Also we can load any data file saved previously.

With the calculated variables, CAL gives the option of plotting the results. It is possible to CAL has a wide range of help information. By clicking the button
represent any variable against any other. It has the option of representing the graph with "ADDITIONAL HELP" opens a window where we have information about
different layouts. Screens below give an example of the multiple choices. typical Constants, International System Units, Conversion Factors, and
Table of Main Integrals and Derivatives (General), and there is other
specific help for the particular unit.

For more information see CAL catalogue. Click on the following link:
www.edibon.com/products/catalogues/en/CAL.pdf

*Specifications subject to change without previous notice, due to the convenience of improvements of the product.
REPRESENTATIVE:

C/ Del Agua, 14. Polígono Industrial San José de Valderas.

28918 LEGANÉS. (Madrid). SPAIN.
Phone: 34-91-6199363 FAX: 34-91-6198647
E-mail: edibon@edibon.com WEB site: www.edibon.com

Issue: ED01/13
Date: November/2013

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