This document summarizes the kinematic synthesis and analysis of an alternative mechanism proposed for a small stone crusher. It describes:
1) The kinematic synthesis of a crank-lever mechanism and rack-sector gear mechanism to power the stone crusher.
2) A static force analysis using graphical methods to determine the torque required on the crank.
3) A dynamic force analysis using d'Alembert's principle and graphical methods to calculate accelerations, velocities, and torques on the mechanism under dynamic loading conditions.