Inversion of the Non-Grashof Linkage

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WM2D File

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Info

Four linkages shown have identical link lengths, except a different link (in white) is stationary (shown with an anchor) in each link. Note that in each inversion, the linkage is a triple rocker where no link can make a complete revolution.

Source

This Working Model file is adapted from Figure 2.16 on p.49 in Design of Machinery, 3rd ed. by Norton, R.L., McGraw-Hill, 2004.

Credits

This Working Model file was first developed by Jie (Jeff) Yang.