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Linkages
 
Linkages are mechanisms which allow force or motion to be directed where it is needed. Linkages can be used to change:
The direction of motion
The type of motion
The size of a force
A linkage consists of a system of rods or other rigid materials connected by joints or pivots. The ability of each rod to move will be limited by moving and fixed pivots. The input at one end of the mechanical linkages will be different from the output, in place, speed, direction and other ways.

 

Demonstration Activities
 

 

Reverse Motion Linkage an animation showing this type of mechanism

 

 

Reverse Motion Linkage

 

 

Parallel Motion Linkage an animation showing this type of mechanism

 

 

Parallel Motion Linkage

 

 

Bell Crank Linkage an animation showing this type of mechanism

 

 

 

Bell Crank Linkage

 

 

Treadle Linkage an animation

 

 

Crank and Slider Linkage

 

 

Bike Brakes Linkages an animated diagram

 

 

Four Bar Linkage an animation

 

 

Klann Linkage an animated diagram

 

 

Hoekens Linkage an animated diagram

 

 

Pantograf Linkage an animated diagram

 

 

Tchebicheff's Linkage an animated diagram

 

 

Theo Jenson Linkage an animated diagram

 

 

Two Slider Linkage an animated diagram

 
See Also
Cams Gears Levers
Linkages Mechanisms Types of Motion

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