Mechanisms — Spatial & Special Mechanisms

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Spherical Four-bar Linkage diagram
Spherical Four-bar Linkage Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram and Uses
Spherical four-bar linkage explained: how concurrent-axis kinematics transmit motion between angled shafts in robotics, aerospace and automotive steering.
Schatz Linkage diagram
Schatz Linkage Mechanism: How the Six-Bar Spatial Inversion Works, Parts, Diagram and Uses
Explore the Schatz six-joint spatial linkage with connected animated motion, cycle timing and a relative length-deviation calculator.
Sarrus Linkage diagram
Sarrus Linkage Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Formula, Diagram and Uses Explained
Sarrus Linkage explained — the spatial straight-line mechanism behind deployable solar arrays, scissor lifts, and folding optics. With formula and worked example.
Spatial RSSR Linkage diagram
Spatial RSSR Linkage Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram and Uses Explained
The Spatial RSSR Linkage transfers rotation between non-parallel shafts using two ball joints. See how it works, the formula, and real industrial examples.
Bricard 6R Linkage diagram
Bricard 6R Linkage Mechanism Explained: How the Overconstrained 6R Loop Works, Parts, and Uses
Explore a spatial Bricard 6R loop. Compare two assembly forms, adjust scale and view six hinge axes, joint angles and numerical loop closure.
Bennett's Linkage diagram
Bennett's Linkage Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Geometry, Formula, Uses & Animation
Explore Bennett’s spatial four-revolute linkage. Compare alternating lengths and twists, required-angle solutions and ideal closure, with mismatches shown as open chains.