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Scotch Yoke Mechanism Design

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Scotch Yoke Mechanism Design
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An experienced mechanical engineer was asked to design a smooth reliable drive to oscillate a long slender induction coil gently and continuously. The coil serves as a precision control element in a large linear accelerator. Part A of the case consists of an account of the first and second designs. Part B is a brief account of a difficulty which occurred several months later. An Instructor's Note is included.

LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit A-l Photograph, Limit Switch Setup
Exhibit A-2 Drawings of First Scotch Yoke (A,B,C)
Exhibit A-3 Photograph of First Scotch Yoke
Exhibit A-4 Drive Motor (Bodine Catalogue Pages)
Exhibit A-5 Drawing of Modified First Scotch Yoke
Exhibit A-6 Drawing of Second Scotch Yoke (A,B,C,D)
Exhibit A-7 Photograph of Second Scotch Yoke
Appendix A-l Dynamic Analysis of Scotch Yoke
Appendix A-2 Design Data