Thread: telescoping arm
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Unread 19-01-2004, 12:24
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Re: telescoping arm

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Originally Posted by Denman
Maybe a totally inovative method is required , we have a secret method that might stun you at its simplicity
How about the parraleelagram method?
Are you refferring to a 4-bar linkage?
This is a perfectly viable solution to a "tall arm".

For some prime examples of 4-bar linkage systems check out the robots from 1997, 1998.

4-bar linkages also made appearances last season as well
(25, 461, 233, others)

Check this one out:
http://www.firstrobotics.net/03galle...0513-1_jpg.htm

John
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