CALCULATORS / MECHANISMS

Linkages and mechanisms

Planar rigid-link geometry with explicit joints and branches.

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Four-bar Grashof condition calculator

link lengths, input angle or motion → assembly branches, motion range, coupler path

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Slider-crank mechanism calculator

crank radius, rod length, RPM → stroke, displacement, velocity, acceleration

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Crank-rocker Grashof screening calculator

link lengths, ground link, input rotation → Grashof classification, rocker sweep

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Scissor-lift force and travel calculator

link lengths, lift height, load, actuator attachment → actuator force, stroke, singular positions

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Toggle-clamp geometry and force calculator

link lengths, input force, terminal angle → clamp force estimate, travel, singularity

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Pantograph scaling calculator

link geometry, input path → output path, motion scale, workspace

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Geneva indexing mechanism calculator

slot count, driver speed, pin geometry → index angle, dwell, engagement motion

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Ratchet indexing and tooth load calculator

tooth count, lever stroke, torque → index increment, pawl load

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Universal-joint speed variation calculator

joint angle, input speed and phase → instantaneous output speed, ripple

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Flexure hinge and compliant motion calculator

beam geometry, modulus, desired rotation or displacement → stiffness, force, strain screening

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Linkage mechanical advantage calculator

mechanism pose, applied force or torque → instantaneous force and motion ratio

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Two-link planar arm reach envelope calculator

joint limits, link geometry, reference frame → reachable region, collision candidates

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