Mechanisms — hypocycloid

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Geared Ellipsograph diagram
Geared Ellipsograph Mechanism: How It Works, Cardan-Circle Geometry, Parts, and Uses Explained
Geared ellipsograph explained — how the 2:1 epicyclic gearing traces true ellipses for draughting, optics tooling, and architectural layout. Formula, examples, specs.
Tusi Couple diagram
Tusi Couple Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Diagram, Parts, Formula, and Uses
The Tusi Couple converts rotary motion into pure straight-line motion using a small circle rolling inside a circle twice its size. Used in optics, robotics,...
Cardan Straight-line Mechanism diagram
Cardan Straight-line Mechanism: How It Works, Diagram, Formula, and Uses Explained
Cardan straight-line mechanism explained — how the gear-in-gear hypocycloid produces exact linear motion, with worked example and applications in precision machinery.
Haven's Planetary Crank Gear diagram
Haven's Planetary Crank Gear Mechanism Explained: How It Works, Parts, Uses, and Formula
Haven's Planetary Crank Gear converts rotary motion into a slow reciprocating stroke for pumps, presses, and railway signal gear. See diagrams, math, and examples.