The Dynamics of Cam Systems for Gun Mechanisms

摘要

A general method is described for calculating the dynamics of systems that include cams and followers. The method is especially suited to the analog computer. Since the analog computer has proven to be an effective tool for simulating automatic gun mechanisms and, since cams and followers generally are a part of those mechanisms, this method can be used to establish a more detailed and complete simulation. Two spring-mass systems coupled through a cam are simulated to illustrate the method. Clearance between the follower and the cam track can be included without complexity. (Author)