Jun 9, 2013 #1 Stevdar Mechanical Nov 9, 2010 20 hey i need to calculate an involute curve for a rocker acting on a valve stem, does anyone know how or know of any literature ? cheers
hey i need to calculate an involute curve for a rocker acting on a valve stem, does anyone know how or know of any literature ? cheers
Jun 9, 2013 #2 cowski Mechanical Apr 23, 2000 8,218 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Involute Upvote 0 Downvote
Jun 10, 2013 Thread starter #3 Stevdar Mechanical Nov 9, 2010 20 i assume rocker pad design of the involute curve is the same as it is for gears but just want to be sure Upvote 0 Downvote
i assume rocker pad design of the involute curve is the same as it is for gears but just want to be sure
Jun 10, 2013 #4 TheTick Mechanical Mar 5, 2003 10,194 Think of it as a rack-and-pinion with one tooth. Upvote 0 Downvote
Jun 10, 2013 #5 Occupant Mechanical Dec 8, 2006 355 I question what an Involute has to do with this application. Wouldn't a standard Cam curve with a controlled motion be better or is the stroke so minimal that it doesn't matter? Upvote 0 Downvote
I question what an Involute has to do with this application. Wouldn't a standard Cam curve with a controlled motion be better or is the stroke so minimal that it doesn't matter?
