The four bar linkage is a type of mechanical linkage that is used in many different devices. A few examples are: locking pliers, bicycles, oil well pumps, loaders, internal combustion engines, ...

The motion of this four-bar mechanism is quite complicated. However, we can make some sense out of the velocities of points B and D by using instant centers (ICs). For a given position of the ...

The synthesis of four‐bar mechanisms and the generation of precise motion have long been central to advancements in mechanical design. Recent progress has integrated advanced optimisation algorithms, ...