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Saleh Rzayev

Jan 28, 20239 min read

Gears, Gear Trains, and Gear Classifications

A gear train made up of multiple gears can have several drivers and several driven gears. If the train contains an odd number of gears,...

Saleh Rzayev

Jan 28, 20233 min read

Specialized Mechanisms

Geneva wheel mechanism, illustrated in Fig. 1, is an example of intermittent gearing that converts continuous rotary motion into...

Saleh Rzayev

Jan 28, 20232 min read

Rotatry / Linear Linkages

Slider-crank mechanism (or a simple crank), shown as Fig. 1, converts rotary to linear motion and vice versa, depending on its...

Saleh Rzayev

Jan 28, 20233 min read

Straight-Line Generator Linkages

Figures 1 to 2 illustrate examples of classical linkages capable of describing straight lines, a function useful in many different kinds...

Saleh Rzayev

Jan 28, 20233 min read

Specialized Linkages

In addition to changing the motions of objects or forces, more complex linkages have been designed to perform many specialized functions:...

Saleh Rzayev

Jan 28, 20232 min read

Linkage Classifications

A linkage is a mechanism formed by connecting two or more levers together. Linkages can be designed to change the direction of a force or...

Saleh Rzayev

Jan 24, 20232 min read

Linkages For Straight-Line Motion

These linkages convert rotary to straight-line motion without the need for guides. Image 1: An Evans’ linkage has an oscillating drive...

Saleh Rzayev

Jan 24, 20233 min read

Linkages for Transport Mechanisms

Transport mechanisms generally move material. The motion, although unidirectional, gives an intermittent advancement to the material...

Saleh Rzayev

Jan 24, 20232 min read

Four-Bar Linkages And Typical Industrial Applications

A four-bar linkage is a type of mechanical linkage that consists of four links connected in a loop by four joints. These linkages are...