Mechanisms — ratchet feed mechanism

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Pawl-and-elbow Lever Feed Motion diagram
Pawl-and-elbow Lever Feed Motion: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula, and Industrial Uses
Pawl-and-elbow lever feed motion converts oscillating input into precise indexed advance — used in punch presses, bottling lines, and textile feeders.
Combined Ratchet and Hand-feed Gear diagram
Combined Ratchet and Hand-feed Gear: How This Shaper and Planer Feed Mechanism Works
Combined ratchet and hand-feed gear explained — how the dual-mode feed shaft drives planers and shapers, with formulas, tolerances, and a worked machine-shop example.