Mechanisms — intermittent linear motion

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Crank-disk with Toothed Sector and Rack diagram
Crank-disk with Toothed Sector and Rack: How the Mechanism Works, Parts, and Uses Explained
Crank-disk with toothed sector and rack converts rotation into intermittent linear motion. See how it works, formula, worked example, and packaging-line uses.
Rack-rod From Mutilated Spur-gear diagram
Rack-rod From Mutilated Spur-gear Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses
How a mutilated spur-gear drives a rack-rod for intermittent linear motion — geometry, formulas, worked example, and packaging-line applications.
Lever to Slotted Rack via Two Hooked Pawls diagram
Lever to Slotted Rack via Two Hooked Pawls: How This Indexing Mechanism Works, Parts & Uses
How a lever drives a slotted rack through two hooked pawls for one-way indexing — used in counters, ticket machines, and bag-tag printers. Geometry, formula,...
Mangle-rack (form 2) diagram
Mangle-rack (form 2) Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula and Uses Explained
Mangle-rack form 2 converts continuous rotation into reciprocating linear motion with auto-reversal — used in textile mangles, planers, and shaper tables.