The formula to calculate the Number of Links in a Kinematic Chain is:
\[ L_n = 2 \cdot p - 4 \]
The Number of Links in a Kinematic Chain is the total number of parts of a machine that move relative to some other part. The Number of Pairs in a Kinematic Chain is a connection between two physical objects that imposes constraints on their relative movement.
Let's assume the following value:
Using the formula:
\[ L_n = 2 \cdot 4 - 4 = 4 \]
The Number of Links in the Kinematic Chain is 4.
| Number of Pairs | Number of Links |
|---|---|
| 3 | 2.000000000000000 |
| 3.1 | 2.200000000000000 |
| 3.2 | 2.400000000000000 |
| 3.3 | 2.600000000000001 |
| 3.4 | 2.800000000000001 |
| 3.5 | 3.000000000000001 |
| 3.6 | 3.200000000000001 |
| 3.7 | 3.400000000000001 |
| 3.8 | 3.600000000000001 |
| 3.9 | 3.800000000000002 |
| 4 | 4.000000000000002 |
| 4.1 | 4.200000000000001 |
| 4.2 | 4.400000000000000 |
| 4.3 | 4.600000000000000 |
| 4.4 | 4.799999999999999 |
| 4.5 | 4.999999999999998 |
| 4.6 | 5.199999999999998 |
| 4.7 | 5.399999999999997 |
| 4.8 | 5.599999999999996 |
| 4.9 | 5.799999999999995 |
| 5 | 5.999999999999995 |