Mechanisms — kinematic synthesis

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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.
Cone-on-cone Rolling Pair diagram
Cone-on-cone Rolling Pair Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Formula and Uses Explained
Cone-on-cone rolling pair explained — how two cones transmit motion through pure rolling contact, plus formulas, ratios, and real friction-drive examples.
Burmester Theory Linkage diagram
Burmester Theory Linkage Explained: How Four-Bar Synthesis Hits Four Exact Poses
Burmester theory linkage explained — how engineers use four-position synthesis to design four-bar linkages that hit precise poses in robotics and aerospace.
Watt Topology Six-bar Linkage diagram
Watt Topology Six-bar Linkage Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Diagram and Uses
Watt topology six-bar linkage explained — kinematics, dwell motion, formulas, and real automotive and packaging applications from a practising engineer.
Twelve-bar Linkage diagram
Twelve-bar Linkage Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, and Uses
Twelve-bar linkage explained — how 12 rigid links and 16 joints generate complex coupler paths for prosthetics, robotics, and packaging machinery.
Ten-bar Linkage diagram
Ten-bar Linkage Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Grübler DOF Formula, Parts & Uses
Ten-bar linkage explained — how engineers build 10-link mechanisms for prosthetic knees, robotic legs, and packaging machines. Geometry, formulas, real builds.
Cognate Linkage diagram
Cognate Linkage Mechanism: How It Works, Roberts-Chebyshev Theorem, Diagram and Uses Explained
Cognate linkage explained — how Roberts and Chebyshev cognates trace identical coupler curves, with worked examples for cam timing and motion design.