Mechanisms — Levers & Linkages

Recent Blogs

Bell-crank Lever (changing Direction of Force) diagram
Bell-crank Lever (changing Direction of Force): Mechanism, Diagram, Animation & Calculator Explained
Bell-crank lever explained: how this 90° force-redirecting linkage works, with formulas, worked examples, and real uses in aircraft controls and machinery.
Air-pump Motion (pistons via Lever and Racks) diagram
Air-pump Motion (pistons via Lever and Racks) Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Formula
Build air-pump motion using a lever or rack-driven piston. Learn the geometry, displacement formula, and real applications in animatronics and toy engineering.
Lazy-tongs diagram
Lazy-tongs Mechanism Explained: How Scissor Linkage Extends, Formula, Parts and Uses
Lazy-tongs explained — how the pantograph-style scissor linkage extends, the math behind reach and force, plus real uses in industrial reaching tools and stage rigs.
Trammel of Archimedes diagram
Trammel of Archimedes Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses Explained
How the Trammel of Archimedes draws perfect ellipses using two sliders in perpendicular slots. Real applications in machining, drafting, and toy design.