Structure of mechanism |
Function |
This mechanical arm is composed of two parts (these have parallelogram shapes), both have two elastics disposed on the diagonals of the parallelograms. This system enables to the fix point placed on the extremity of the arm to keep a stable move at various displacements. |
Comment |
Authors : Julien BUFFARD Modified by : Miguel PEREZ BORRAJO IFMA (French Institute for Advanced Mechanics) - http://www.ifma.fr Clermont-Ferrand, FRANCE This model was generated to explain a certain patent in more detail. The model and all attached items were made within this context. |
Dimension of mechanism |
spatial |
Number of links |
13 |
Drive movement |
Rotation superposed by rectilinear translation |
Degree of freedom |
4 |
Number of inputs |
4 |
Number of followers |
9 |
Revolution ability of input link |
yes |
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Application |
Examples of application |
This system is especially used by the cameramen to keep a sharp image. |
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