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Selection of bearing type and form AI

Examples of forms of bearing suitable for oscillatory movement only

Examples of arrangements which Examples of arrangements which
Constraint applied to th allow mvenmt only within thrC allow this movement but also have ofthe Other degrees Of
mouement constraint other degrees of freedom freedom
About a. point Hookes joint Cable connection between Cable needs to be kept in
ents tension

About a line Crossed strip flexure pivot

Knife-edge pivot Must be loaded into contact

Rubber bush Gives some axial and lateral
flexibility as well

Rocker pad Gives some related translation
QzzP as well. Must be loaded into
h3?sRss contact

Along a line Crosshead and guide bars Piston and cylinder Piston can rotate as well unless
it is located by connecting
@’ rod

In a piane (rotation) Rubber ring or disc Gives some axial and lateral
flexibility as well

In a plane (translation) Plate between upper and lower Block sliding on a plate Must be loaded into contact
guide blocks

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