Mechanisms — straight-line motion

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Bricard Exact Straight-line diagram
Bricard Exact Straight-Line Mechanism: Linkage Animation and Travel Calculator
Explore Bricard’s planar straight-line linkage. Adjust pivot spacing and crank sweep to calculate link lengths and the perpendicular travels of Q and D.
Rectilinear Motion diagram
Combined Rectilinear and Rotary Motion: Shaft Transmission Calculator
Explore a shaft transmission that combines sliding and rotation. Calculate shared stroke, output turn amplitude, gear ratio and maximum axial speed.