Recent Blogs
Worm-and-roller Steering Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses Explained
Explore worm-and-roller steering with a schematic animation. Compare assumed ratio, sector angle, output torque and ideal pitman-arm travel.
Recirculating Ball Steering Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, Uses & Formula
Explore recirculating-ball steering motion. Calculate ball-nut travel, sector rotation, input-to-sector ratio and Pitman-pin arc from four geometry inputs.
Pitman Arm and Drag Link: Exact Declared Planar Geometry
Pitman Arm explained — how this steering linkage converts gearbox rotation into wheel motion in trucks, off-road vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Treadle to Disk via Connecting Rod: Ideal Geometry Comparison
Explore a treadle-and-pitman arrangement beside a simplified in-line slider-crank angle comparison. The calculation does not solve the full treadle linkage.
Steering Linkage Mechanism Explained: Ackermann Geometry, Parts, Diagram and Calculator
How a Steering Linkage works, with Ackermann geometry, tie rod sizing, bump steer math, and a worked example for an off-road truck build. Engineer's guide.
Treadle Mechanism: Pitman, Flywheel and Ideal Rate Comparison
Explore a treadle and pitman driving a flywheel. Compare entered cycle rate, speed multiplier and crank dimensions without predicting power or linkage fit.