LEVER-TYPE ADDING MECHANISM WITH TWO CYLINDERS

Piston 1 reciprocates in cylinder 3 which turns about fixed axis A. Piston 2 reciprocates in cylinder 4 which turns about fixed axis B. Piston rods a and b of pistons 1 and 2 are connected by turning pairs D and C to crosspiece 6 which, in turn, is connected by turning pair E to link 5. Link 5 reciprocates in fixed guides d. Upon independent motion of pistons 1 and 2, actuated by fluid delivered t…