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Intro to Mechanisms

CMU’s Introduction to Mechanisms

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July 15, 2009

Yi Zhang, Susan Finger and Stephannie Behrens have prepared an…

Four-bar linkage analysis: Slider-crank

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July 14, 2009

The slider-crank is an important mechanism with a wide range…

Four-bar linkage analysis

Four-bar linkage analysis: 4R quadrilateral

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July 13, 2009

The four-bar linkage is a basic machine component. It comes in…

DC motor torque and power

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July 11, 2009

A copy of my notes on DC motor torque and power can be downloaded…

DC motor basics

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July 11, 2009

The basic principles of DC motors are presented by Joe Wolfe…

Mechanical Properties of Steel

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July 10, 2009

The MatWeb site provides detailed information about materials…

Unified Numbering System for Materials

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July 10, 2009

There are a variety of numbering systems for materials such as…

Koenigsegg Door

Koenigsegg door system

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July 8, 2009

The doors of the Koenigsegg CCX open using the "dihedral synchro-helix…

Material Properties Charts

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July 7, 2009

Cambridge University provides a useful overview of materials…

Jansen and Klann Legs

Comparison of Klann and Jansen leg linkages

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July 7, 2009

Joseph Klann provided a useful comparison of the leg designs…

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