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What kind of mechanism can be used to rotate a part in 180 degrees (Ψ (yaw)) and 30degrees in 𝜃 (pitch) direction?

Let's say we have a flat object. We are asked to create some mechanism so that the part can rotate in the shown angles above. What mechanisms can be used?
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What are the different methods to join 2 parts so that one can rotate 180 degrees around the other?

Let's say we have one simple box and its bottom has been cut in a circular shape. We want to attach another box to this box that can rotate 180deg around the first one. What mechanism can be used to ...
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Springs on a pulley… When to use?

I saw a machine that fed a sheet of laminate through some rollers. The motor had a pulley attached to its shaft, and a spring connected to the pulley. Why not use a belt? Wouldnt the spring make it ...
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Machine Frame Design

How do I select the cross section for a machine frame? Do I need to refer to the AISC steel construction manual to find the capacity of beams, columns, etc?
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What mechanism do I use for this pen-like design?

I am trying to make a pen-like product that moves out fluid from its tip for some special chores, but I am having issues about the motion of the clutch. The picture you see is a sectioned concept ...
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Bearing stress v/s crushing stress

What is "Bearing stress" and Is it different from Crushing stress? If yes explain How? and When does an element come under Bearing Stress? This question came to my mind while studying knuckle joint ...
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I need help identifying a special kind of coupling

I found this switchable coupling in Rollof/Matek machine elements, i have never seen this kind of coupling before. According to the dutch edition its name is: Tweevlakskoppeling Which literally ...
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How to choose between two possible arrangements of tapered roller bearings?

I don't know how to decide between the $X$ and $O$ arrangement, i don't have any specific example at this moment, but i want to know. Catalogues offer only some basic calculations. I'm not quite sure ...