Mechanisms — slider crank alternative

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Double-rack Crank Substitute diagram
Double-rack Crank Substitute Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Formula, and Industrial Uses Explained
See a double rack shift around a fixed pinion while its output slides straight. Calculate stroke, transverse travel, speed and full cycle time including reversals.
Scotch Yoke Engine diagram
Scotch Yoke Engine Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Real-World Uses Explained
Scotch Yoke Engine explained — pure sinusoidal piston motion, no connecting rod, used in compressors, pumps, and Bourke-style aero engines. Specs and tradeoffs.