Combination of solid, usually metallic links (bars), connected by pin (hinge) joints arranged so that a small force applied at one point can create a much larger force at another point.
See also linkage .
Combination of solid, usually metallic links (bars), connected by pin (hinge) joints arranged so that a small force applied at one point can create a much larger force at another point.
See also linkage .
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia. Краткая энциклопедия Британика. 2012