Kinematics of mechanisms

Ettore Pennestri'

This collection is for people interested in mechanism kinematics.


  • 1. Oscillating and rotating guide
  • 2. Slider crank linkage mechanism kinematic analysis
  • 3. Scott-Russel slider-crank
  • 4. Chebyshev symmetric four-bar linkage: synthesis
  • 5. Four bar linkage inflection circle
  • 6. Four-bar coupler curve
  • 7. Test Grashof rule
  • 8. Kinematic synthesis for constant transmission ratio
  • 9. Four-bar linkage. Aronhold-Kennedy theorem
  • 10. Kinematic analysis of four bar by means of polar diagrams

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Oscillating and rotating guide

Rotating guide or oscillating guide

When the crank length is less than the frame length we have an oscillating guide. Otherwise we have a rotating guide.
– Ettore Pennestri'

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