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 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, ...

Locking pliers are the indispensable hand tool that loosen bolts with stripped heads, clamp two pieces of metal together for any reason. They most often come into play whenever you’re trying to repair ...