Scotch Yoke Mechanism to Convert linear to Rotary Motion #mechanical #mechanism #solidworks #cad

The Scotch yoke mechanism is a type of reciprocating motion mechanism commonly used in internal combustion engines and pumps. It converts the rotary motion of a crankshaft into linear motion by means of a sliding yoke that moves back and forth along a straight line. The mechanism consists of a circular disk or cam that is mounted on the crankshaft and rotates as the engine or pump operates. Attached to the disk is a sliding yoke that moves in a straight line along a guide or slot. The yoke is connected to a piston or other device that requires linear motion. As the crankshaft rotates, the circular disk moves the yoke back and forth along the guide or slot, causing the attached piston or device to move in a straight line. The yoke spends more time at the ends of its travel, which produces a slow acceleration and deceleration of the piston or device, leading to smoother operation. The Scotch yoke mechanism is known for its simplicity and efficiency, but it can be prone to wear and tear due to the sliding contact between the yoke and guide. It is still used in some internal combustion engines, such as in some types of marine engines, but has largely been replaced by other mechanisms in most modern applications. #ScotchYoke #ReciprocatingMotion #InternalCombustionEngines #Pumps #LinearMotion #Crankshaft #CircularDisk #SlidingYoke #Guide #Slot #Acceleration #Deceleration #SmootherOperation #WearAndTear #MarineEngines MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MECHANICAL MECHANISM SOLIDWORKS MODEL SOLIDWORKS FREE MODEL MECHANISM ROTARY TO LINEAR MOTION LINEAR TO ROTARY MOTION