The Bennett linkage 103
Figure 5.16(a) shows an expanded linkage EFGH which is the alternative form of the Bennett linkage. The linkage has reached its maximum
expansion and thus, EFGH becomes a plane rhombus. For simplification
in description, let us define a coordinate system where axis x passes
(a)
(b)
Figure 5.16 (a) The alternative form of Bennett linkage with (b) a rod of
square cross-section used as link.
Figure 5.16(a) shows an expanded linkage EFGH which is the alternative form of the Bennett linkage. The linkage has reached its maximum
expansion and thus, EFGH becomes a plane rhombus. For simplification
in description, let us define a coordinate system where axis x passes
(a)
(b)
Figure 5.16 (a) The alternative form of Bennett linkage with (b) a rod of
square cross-section used as link.