1.1 Introduction1.2 Kinematic Joint1.2.1 Type of Kinematic Joints1.3 Elements or Links1.3.1 Classification of Links1.4 Kinematic Pair1.4.1 Classification of Kinematic Pairs1.5 Constrained Motion1.6 Kinematic Chain1.7 Mechanism1.7.1 Types of Mechanisms1.7.2 Equivalent Mechanisms1.8 Mechanism and Machines1.8.1 Classification of Machines1.9 Degrees of Freedom1.9.1 Degrees of Freedom of Planar Mechanisms1.9.2 Planar Mechanisms with Lower Pairs Only1.10 Four-Bar Chain1.11 Grashof’s Law1.11.1 Crank–Crank (or Double Crank) Mechanism1.11.2 Crank–Rocker (or Lever) Mechanism1.11.3 Rocker–Rocker (or Double Rocker) Mechanism1.11.4 Class-II Four-Bar Linkage1.12 Inversion of Mechanisms1.12.1 Inversions of a Four-Bar Chain1.12.2 Inversions of a Single Slider in Crank Chain1.13 Double Slider-Crank Chain1.13.1 Inversions of Double Slider–Crank ChainSummary for Quick RevisionMultiple Choice QuestionsReview QuestionsExercises