Mechanisms — intermittent drive

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Tappet-arm to Ratchet-wheel Intermittent diagram
Tappet-arm Ratchet: Ideal Intermittent Indexing Calculator
Compare ideal ratchet pitch, step rate, wheel speed and accumulated steps. The tool assumes successful engagement and does not predict pawl reliability.
Spring Lathe-wheel Crank diagram
Spring Lathe-wheel Crank Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram & Formula
Spring Lathe-wheel Crank explained — how the spring-loaded return powers a foot-treadle lathe, with formulas, sizing examples and real workshop applications.
Release Rotary Motion diagram
Release Rotary Motion: Ball-Detent Torque Limiter Calculator
Estimate a ball-detent torque limiter’s ideal release threshold. Compare total preload, ball count, pitch radius, ramp angle and load torque.