Revolute joint

A revolute joint (also called pin joint or hinge joint) is a one degree of freedom kinematic pair used in mechanisms.[1] Revolute joints provide single-axis rotation function used in many places such as door hinges, folding mechanisms, and other uni-axial rotation devices. [2]

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References

  1. ^ Norton, Robert L. (2008). "2" (in English (American)). Design of Machinery (4th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill Higher Education. pp. 33. ISBN 9780073121581. 
  2. ^ Robotics Research Group. "Joint Types" (in English (American)). University of Texas at Austin. http://www.robotics.utexas.edu/rrg/learn_more/low_ed/joints/. Retrieved 2009-02-04. 
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