Peaucellier Exact Straight-Line Linkage
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Info
The eightbar linkage traces an exact straight line. The four while links are of the same length, forming a rhombus. The length of the ground link is the same as that of the crank (in green). The other two links (in maroon) are of the same length.
Source
This Working Model file is adapted from Figure 3-29 Part 2 (e) on p.132 in Design of Machinery, 3rd ed. by Norton, R.L., McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Credits
This Working Model 2D file was first developed by Fan (Michael) Mo.