Mechanisms — pivot lever

Recent Blogs

Single Pivoted Clamp with Fixed Side-piece diagram
Single Pivoted Clamp with Fixed Side-piece: How the Lever Mechanism Works, Parts & Uses
How a single pivoted clamp with fixed side-piece works, with formulas, a CNC-fixture worked example, and tradeoffs versus toggle and screw clamps.
Bell-crank Lever (changing Direction of Force) diagram
Bell-crank Lever (changing Direction of Force): Mechanism, Diagram, Animation & Calculator Explained
Bell-crank lever explained: how this 90° force-redirecting linkage works, with formulas, worked examples, and real uses in aircraft controls and machinery.