What are the different mechanisms that allow linear movement(such as VEX linear rails)?
They system doesn’t need to be powered just slide linearly.
What are the different mechanisms that allow linear movement(such as VEX linear rails)?
They system doesn’t need to be powered just slide linearly.
4 bars aren’t linear
The most common form is a elevator lift, also called a linear lift and a cascade lift. The basic principle is connecting your chain to your lift stages so that the stages move up and down with the chain. Here’s a great example from @jpearman:
Cascade lift
Cascade lift