Structure of mechanism |
| Function |
The model shown in the video is a spherical crank-rocker mechanism, which axes of rotation intersect in one point. The linkage converts a rotation in an oscillating shift. It is based on 4 links that are connected through 4 joints. |
| Dimension of mechanism |
spherical |
| Number of links |
4 |
| Drive movement |
Rotation |
| Output movement |
Rotation |
| Degree of freedom |
1 |
| Fundamental mechanism |
 Link containing mechanism |
| Number of inputs |
1 |
| Number of followers |
1 |
| Revolution ability |
no |
| Revolution ability of input link |
yes |
| Relative position between drive and output |
intersecting |
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Transfer function |
| Output motion |
oscillating: unknown range |
| Transfer function |
 reversed direction
 partially in- / decreased transfer velocity |
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