Precision, Measurement & Control
Watt's linkage
Watt's linkage guides a point along an approximately straight path through connected rotating links. It is associated with steam-engine mechanisms and later applications requiring controlled motion.
About this artifact
Watt's linkage guides a point along an approximately straight path through connected rotating links. It is associated with steam-engine mechanisms and later applications requiring controlled motion.
Sources & image credits
Historical photograph, illustration or documented physical example; the source caption identifies the depicted object.
Image: James Watt's straight-line linkage.jpg
Creator: James Watt
License: Public domain
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