K Double Swing Arm

Description

Two fourbar linkages independent of each other , but with a common ground link. Hence two closed form curves are traced. Each mechanism has three links and four revolute joints so we have in all six rotating links one fixed link and an equivalent of eight revolute joints in the system. Please note the system has two degrees of freedom as each mechanism can operate freely.

Links

Image: K Double rocker

Usage

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Date:03.05.2013
Location:Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Germany