Peaucellier-Lipkin Mechanical Linkage Animation
This is a MATLAB model that animates the Peaucellier-Lipkin linkage.
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The Peaucellier-Lipkin linkage generates a perfect straight line by geometrically inverting a circular curve.
Upon seeing a model of this mechanism, Lord Kelvin is reported to
have claimed: "It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life."
Cite As
Dick Benson (2026). Peaucellier-Lipkin Mechanical Linkage Animation (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/86728-peaucellier-lipkin-mechanical-linkage-animation), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
General Information
- Version 1.0.0 (4.58 KB)
MATLAB Release Compatibility
- Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
| Version | Published | Release Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 |
