Watt's linkage
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A Watt's linkage is a type of mechanical linkage invented by James Watt in which the central moving point of the linkage is constrained to travel a nearly straight path. Watt described the linkage in
Figure 9 from James Watt's patent application (top left part) showing the straightline linkage
Watt's linkage train suspension
Panhard rod
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A Panhard rod is a suspension link that provides lateral location of the axle. Invented by the Panhard automobile company of France in the early twentieth century, this device has been widely used eve
Watt's linkage
…end of the beam so there is no requirement to save space. Watt's linkage is used in the rear axle of some car suspensions as an improvement over the Panhard rod, which was designed in the early twentieth century. Both methods are intended to prevent relative sideways motion between the axle and body of the car…
Solid axle and Panhard rod on a 2002 Mazda MPV