Involutes, Continued
Involute of a
square
To draw an involute of a square, use this table:
Step
Action
1
Given square ABCD, extend all sides any convenient length.
2
With CA as a radius and C as a center, draw arc AE.
3
With DE as a radius and D as a center, draw arc EF.
4
Repeat this procedure until you complete a figure of the desired
size.
Figure 2-54 is an example of an involute of a square.
Figure 2-54.—An involute of a square.
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