Structure of mechanism |
| Function |
Two articulated metal plates are actuated by a worm screw with a crank. Turning in one direction raises the upper platform, and turning in the other direction lowers it. |
| Dimension of mechanism |
planar |
| Number of links |
15 |
| Drive movement |
Rotation |
| Output movement |
Rectilinear translation |
| Degree of freedom |
1 |
| Number of inputs |
1 |
| Number of followers |
1 |
| Revolution ability |
yes |
| Revolution ability of input link |
yes |
| Relative position between drive and output |
parallel |
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Transfer function |
| Output motion |
high deviation |
| Transfer function |
 identical direction
 linear (also partially) |
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Application |
| Examples of application |
This elevator support is common in chemistry labs. It is generally found on work benches and enables apparatus to be raised to the desired height. It is no longer in use in the Cheese Research lab, principally because the research current conducted in the unit does not require the type of apparatus used in chemistry. |
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