Motion of Open Curves
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“Since these curves are not closed, one pair cannot be used for continuous motion; but a pair of such curves may be well adapted to sectional wheels requiring a varying angular velocity.” This figure shows an example of the process.
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plane, spiral, rotation, motion, Translation, surfaces, rolling surface, motions, logarithmic spirals, rolling spirals, open curvesGalleries
Analytical GeometrySource
Peter Schwamb, S.B. And Allyne L. Merrill, S.B. Elements of Mechanism (New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1904)
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