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Beam Engine

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It is an inversion of four bar chain which is also known as crank and lever mechanism. It has four turning pairs.

In this mechanism, Link 1 fixed (frame)

Link 2 is a crank, which rotates

Link 3 acts as a connecting rod

Link 4 is a lever which oscillates about fixed point

This mechanism is used to convert the rotary motion into reciprocating motion.

beam-engineFigure: Beam Engine

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