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    A straight-line mechanism is a mechanism that converts any type of rotary or angular motion to perfect or near-perfect straight-line motion, or vice versa...
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    Hart's inversor, which provides a perfect straight line motion without sliding guides. Assur Groups Dwell mechanism Deployable structure Engineering mechanics...
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    Chebyshev's Lambda Mechanism. Hoeckens approximate straight-line mechanism (diagram and table of lengths) Hoeckens straight line linkage Archived 2011-07-06...
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    Chebyshev linkage (category Straight line mechanisms)
    mechanisms. One of the problems was the construction of a linkage that converts a rotary motion into an approximate straight-line motion (a straight line...
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    Sarrus linkage (category Straight line mechanisms)
    Peaucellier was widely recognized for being the first to invent such a straight-line mechanism, the Sarrus linkage had been invented earlier; however, it was...
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    Hoecken linkage (category Straight line mechanisms)
    to approximate straight-line motion. The Hoecken linkage is a cognate linkage of the Chebyshev linkage and Chebyshev's Lambda Mechanism. The linkage was...
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    Watt's linkage (category Straight line mechanisms)
    from a straight line. Although the Peaucellier–Lipkin linkage, Hart's inversor, and other straight line mechanisms generate true straight-line motion...
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    Straight line Mechanism & Robert's Straight Line Mechanism". www.brighthubengineering.com. 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2021-05-04. Straight line mechanism Four-bar...
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    linkage Slider-crank linkage Spherical trigonometry Straight line mechanism (Approximate straight lines are primarily four-bar linkages) Universal joint...
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    Parallel motion linkage (category Straight line mechanisms)
    the mechanism shorter and so the building containing the engine could be smaller. As already noted, the path of F is not a perfect straight line, but...
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    Peaucellier–Lipkin linkage (category Straight line mechanisms)
    first true planar straight line mechanism – the first planar linkage capable of transforming rotary motion into perfect straight-line motion, and vice...
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    Hart's inversors (category Straight line mechanisms)
    Hart's inversors are two planar mechanisms that provide a perfect straight line motion using only rotary joints. They were invented and published by Harry...
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    round this difficulty by introducing a Tusi couple hypocycloidal straight line mechanism. This consisted of a large fixed ring with internal teeth. Around...
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    designers, developed practical applications of the hypocycloid straight-line mechanism. A practical and mechanically simple version of the Tusi couple...
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    Quadruplanar inversor (category Straight line mechanisms)
    Like Hart's inversor, is a mechanism that provides a perfect straight line motion without sliding guides. The mechanism was described in 1875 by James...
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    Scott Russell linkage (category Straight line mechanisms)
    linear motion, such as a rolling or sliding connection, or another straight line mechanism. The Evans 'grasshopper' linkage is a variant of a Scott Russell...
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    and the oldest working engine with a Tusi couple hypocycloidal straight line mechanism. Designed by Matthew Murray, and made by Fenton, Murray and Wood...
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    Uniflow Valves Mechanisms Beam Cataract Centrifugal governor Connecting rod Crank Crankshaft Tusi couple hypocycloidal straight line mechanism Link chain...
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    models A six-bar straight-line linkage in the collection of Reuleaux models at Cornell University Animations of a variety of mechanisms Example of a six-bar...
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    Uniflow Valves Mechanisms Beam Cataract Centrifugal governor Connecting rod Crank Crankshaft Tusi couple hypocycloidal straight line mechanism Link chain...
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    linkage – Six-bar straight-line mechanism Spirograph – Geometric drawing device Ceccarelli, Marco (2007). Distinguished Figures in Mechanism and Machine Science:...
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    normally have been. The front wheel supported a steam boiler and driving mechanism. The power unit was articulated to the "trailer", and was steered from...
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    linkage – Mechanism for converting rotary motion into linear motion Straight line mechanism – Mechanisms generating real or approximate straight line motionPages...
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    Uniflow Valves Mechanisms Beam Cataract Centrifugal governor Connecting rod Crank Crankshaft Tusi couple hypocycloidal straight line mechanism Link chain...
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    make circle shaped mechanisms. The mechanism is a GAE (generalize angulated element) where the coupler curve is a radial straight line. This allows the...
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    to Crankshaft. Bicycle crankset Brace (tool) Cam (mechanism) Cam engine Camshaft Crank (mechanism) Crankcase Crankshaft torsional vibration List of auto...
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  • and an automatic wire nail-making machine. He presented a novel straight-line mechanism at the 1801 Exposition des produits de l'industrie française at...
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    or straight line in the coupler curve. Initial designs may need optimization to improve the dwell characteristics. Cam-follower dwell mechanisms are...
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    refuse to turn when a starting cycle is attempted. Since the starter mechanism's torque is normally much lower than the engine's operating torque, this...
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    ploughing or threshing, marine engines, and the steam turbines used as the mechanism of power generation for most nuclear power plants. They were introduced...
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