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Figure 1 Toggle Mechanism

Eq. 1
Q = P · ( l / l₁ ) · ( cos α / n )

Eq. 2
P = Q / [ ( l / l₁ ) · ( cos α / n ) ]

Where:

Q = force applied to handle. lbf, (N)
P = clamping force, lbf. (N)
α = angle, deg.
l = length, in, (mm)
l₁ = length, in, (mm)
n = efficiency coefficient, 0.98 to 0.84, determined by frictional losses in pivots and bearings,

Reference:

Handbook of Machining and Metalworking Calculations
Ron A. Walsh
2001

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