Mechanisms — Jansen linkage

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Jansen’s Linkage — schematic of the mechanism.
Jansen’s Linkage: Walking Animation and Foot-Path Calculator
Explore a Jansen walking leg with fixed-length links. Compare foot-path width and vertical excursion, change crank radius, and view two legs at different phases.
Eight-bar Linkage diagram
Eight-bar Linkage Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram and Grübler DOF Formula
Explore a Jansen-type eight-bar walking leg with a calculated foot path. Adjust scale, crank radius and speed; see rigid links, joint count, travel and gait...