jansen linkages
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| parts | [[frames|Frames]], [[bolts|Bolts]], [[nuts|Nuts]], [[end_caps|End caps]] |
| techniques | [[bolting|Bolting]], [[live_hinges|Live hinges]] |
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Introduction
'''Jansen's linkage''' is a planar leg mechanism designed by the kinetic sculptor Theo Jansen to generate a smooth walking motion. Jansen has used his mechanism in a variety of kinetic sculptures which are known as Strandbeesten (Dutch for "beach beasts"). Jansen's linkage bears artistic as well as mechanical merit for its simulation of organic walking motion using a simple rotary input.
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- 1800 Mechanical movements, devices, and appliances
- 507 Mechanical Movements
- Wikipedia: Jansen's_linkage
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