@rb1957 that's correct yes. I assume the screw wouldn't be under any load (other than pulling the weight of the payload and links) as the mid connection is a two force link (so forces cancel out, as are the top half links) and the only force would be shearing the connection pins.
@tygerdawg...
Afternoon,
I don't have a great deal of experience in mechanisms and clamping so was after some help/ advice.
Could anyone help me with this problem attached. I am struggling to understand how to analyse the clamping force required.
The bar to be clamped is 7kg and 10mm in diameter and it...
