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Thanks, correct me if I'm wrong... I think that the cam rotates so the follower is forced to go up and down... If what I've written is correct, I've not understood: 1How does the cam rotate? 2How does the motion is transferred from the follower to the shaft which goes up and down? 3What is the...

The cam follower rotates?

Can you explain me how does it work? Circular into rectilinear motion. The waved-wheel or cam on the upright shaft communicates a rectilinear motion to the upright bar through the oscillating rod. i've not understood this explanation