Question

Mechanisms converting bending motion into linear motion

Answer 1

Watts Linkage – creates nearly straight line motion using pivot links
Geneva Escapment Wheel – creates incremental rotatation
Intermittant Motion device – creates a delay between moving back and forth
Scotch Yoke – converts rotatary to linear motion
Scott Russel – converts vertical linear motion to horizontal linear motion
Rack and Pinion – converts linear motion to or from rotary motion
Locking Hold-down – clamps items firmly against a work surface
Ratchet Wheel – converts oscillating motion to intermittent rotary motion
Overrun Clutch – allows a rotary motion to drive another rotary member in one direction only Universal Joint – transmits rotary motion between members at various relative angles