Scotch yoke mechanism is used to generate

Explanation:

Scotch yoke mechanism

• The scotch yoke is a basic mechanism that converts rotary motion into reciprocating linear motion using a pin in a moving slot.
• An application for this mechanism is to open and close valves.
• The crank is connected to the slider by the pin, and as the crank turns the pin it moves the slider.
• Though the goal of the slider-crank and scotch yoke mechanisms is the same, their performance differs slightly.
• The scotch yoke mechanism will generate perfect simple harmonic motion (sine wave), whereas the slider-crank mechanism will produce a slightly distorted sine wave.
• Because the output is simple harmonic motion, the scotch yoke mechanism is commonly used in testing equipment to simulate simple harmonic vibration.
• A major disadvantage to a scotch yoke mechanism is the high contact pressure and wear.