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    4 Bar Linkage Joint Options

    Wow, that's slick! Thanks much... I can't have the drag created by the wave washer, but it looks like it's not needed for assembly. Even if it were, a slotted or 2-piece shim could be used and removed after assembly. Do you have personal experience with these? How do you like them? Thx again.
  2. MechyMech

    4 Bar Linkage Joint Options

    Hi all, I have an assembly of serial four bar linkages designed, but am looking for different options on implementing the joints, which I need to be relatively low-profile. General info: The loads are very small, with linkage lengths 0.625-3.000" and widths 0.250"-ish. Linkages are made of...

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