Roberts linkage
A Roberts linkage is a four-bar linkage which converts a rotational motion to approximate straight-line motion.[1]

Animation of the Roberts Linkage
Dimensions:
Green Triangle = a, a, b (a are the longer sides)
Yellow Links = a
Horizontal Distance between Ground Joints = 2b
Dimensions:
Green Triangle = a, a, b (a are the longer sides)
Yellow Links = a
Horizontal Distance between Ground Joints = 2b
The linkage was developed by Richard Roberts.[1]
The Roberts linkage can be classified as:
- Watt-type linkage[1]
- Grashof rocker-rocker[2]
- Symmetrical four-bar linkage[3]
References
- Sangwin, C.J. "How to draw an approximate straight line!". Archived from the original on 2016-07-01.
- "Roberts Straight Line Linkage". www.softintegration.com. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
- "Chebyshev's Straight line Mechanism & Robert's Straight Line Mechanism". www.brighthubengineering.com. 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
See also

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