L. Compound Mechanisms

Generally, using of basic mechanisms, for example, the linkage mechanisms, cam mechanisms, or gear mechanisms, etc, is sufficient to satisfy the general, simple requirements in applications. Nevertheless, when we combine a number of mechanisms, there may be many other mechanisms created with various functions and/or higher accuracy of transmission, or it may be useful for meeting some special requirements. Such mechanisms which are generated by combining several mechanisms are here called the compound mechanisms. The compound mechanisms can be an integration of the mechanisms with the same type, e.g., combining three linkage mechanisms. They are also able to be a composition of the mechanisms with different types, e.g., combining a gear mechanism, a belt drive, and a ratchet mechanism. Based on the ingenious synthesis of a number of mechanisms, the compound mechanisms can create many surprising functions and/or promote a better transmission performance.

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