Table of Contents
Classic Mechanisms
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Mechanism
Mechanisms actuated by Pneumatic or Hydraulic Cylinders
Cam and Toggle Mechanism
Latch
Cam-guided Latch Assembly
Cabinet spring latch Mechanism
Snap-Action Mechanisms
Easy Ratchet and Pawl Assembly
Design Analysis
Special-Purpose Mechanism
Linkages that produce straight line motion
Watt's linkage Assembly
Robert's Linkage
Peaucellier Cell Linkage
Tchebicheff's Linkage
Evan's Linkage
D-Drive Linkage
Stroke Multiplier
Reciprocating Table Drive
Parallel-link Coupling
Linkages for other motion
D-Drive
Cardan Circle
Slider connection
Adjustable-Stroke Mechanism
Adjustable Slide Driver
Variable Velocity
Unique Linkage Produces Precise Straight-Line Mechanism
Multilinked Versions
Parallel Link Mechanism
Eight-bar linkage
Force and Stroke Multipliers
Cam Mechanism
Ideas for Cam Mechanisms
The Indexing Mechanism
Slot Cam
Cam Constant Speed Rotation
Spring Assisted Mechanism
Four ways to put a spring to work
Increased Tension
Three step Rate
Compressing Mechanism
Differential Rate Assemply
Rotary to Linear Motion conversion
Linkages that produce straight line motion
Sarrus Linkage
Hydrocyloid Mechanism
Cardan-gear Mechanism
Simplified Cardan-gear Mechanism
Parallel-link Mechanism
Coupler Mechanism
Grashof
Multiple Change Points
Traditional Coupler
Universal Coupler
Variable Distance Coupler
Four-bar Coupler
Robot Head
Geneva Mechanism
Nine Great Mechanical Principles
Mechanical Movements
Application
Rotary to reciprocating Motion Mechanism
Accelerator/Decelerator, Linear Strokes
Toggle Linkage Mechanism
Reciprocating and General_purpose Mechanisms
Converting Rotary to Linear Motion
Scotch Yoke 1
Scotch Yoke 2
Scotch Yoke 3
Indexing and Intermittent mechanisms
Internal-Geneva drive
Machine Designs
Delivery System
Turn Crank