The figure shows a mechanism with 3 revolute pairs (between the links 1 and 2, 2 and 3, and 3 and 4) and a prismatic pair (between the links 1 and 4). Which one of the four links should be fixed to obtain the mechanism that forms the basis of the quick-return mechanism widely used in a shaper?
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Link 1
2
Link 2
3
Link 3
4
Link 4