CALCULATORS / MECHANISMS
Linkages and mechanisms
Planar rigid-link geometry with explicit joints and branches.
Four-bar Grashof condition calculator
link lengths, input angle or motion → assembly branches, motion range, coupler path
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERSlider-crank mechanism calculator
crank radius, rod length, RPM → stroke, displacement, velocity, acceleration
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERCrank-rocker Grashof screening calculator
link lengths, ground link, input rotation → Grashof classification, rocker sweep
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERScissor-lift force and travel calculator
link lengths, lift height, load, actuator attachment → actuator force, stroke, singular positions
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERToggle-clamp geometry and force calculator
link lengths, input force, terminal angle → clamp force estimate, travel, singularity
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERPantograph scaling calculator
link geometry, input path → output path, motion scale, workspace
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERGeneva indexing mechanism calculator
slot count, driver speed, pin geometry → index angle, dwell, engagement motion
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERRatchet indexing and tooth load calculator
tooth count, lever stroke, torque → index increment, pawl load
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERUniversal-joint speed variation calculator
joint angle, input speed and phase → instantaneous output speed, ripple
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERFlexure hinge and compliant motion calculator
beam geometry, modulus, desired rotation or displacement → stiffness, force, strain screening
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERLinkage mechanical advantage calculator
mechanism pose, applied force or torque → instantaneous force and motion ratio
Open the calculator ↗LIVE / MECHANISM EXPLORERTwo-link planar arm reach envelope calculator
joint limits, link geometry, reference frame → reachable region, collision candidates
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