Sinusoidal Reciprocator

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This project is a Dynamic Simulation created in Autodesk Inventor 2014, featuring a spherical shaft rotating at 20 revolutions per minute (120 degrees per second). The rotation causes the "T Lever" to oscillate due to contact with two rollers and a sloped plane. A unique 3D mechanism allows the T lever to oscillate within its plane while revolving on a joint. To view the functionality of the vertical arm, it is connected to a real plane linkage. To use Inventor for this simulation, download all files into a single directory and open the .iam file with Inventor 2014 or later versions. Access Environments/Dynamic Simulation, then click Play. For reduced waiting time, you can apply 1000 images instead of the original 5000. Experience the simulation and enjoy!