Mechanisms — Motion Design

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Miscellaneous Motion diagram
Barrel Cam: Rise–Dwell–Return Timing
Explore barrel-cam rise, dwell and return phases. Check that angles fit one revolution and calculate mean follower speeds and dwell time.
Cognate Linkage diagram
Cognate Linkage Mechanism: How It Works, Roberts-Chebyshev Theorem, Diagram and Uses Explained
Compare three Roberts–Chebyshev four-bar cognates tracing one point path. Scale the coupler triangle and inspect matching configurations and different fixed pivots.